Chinese word

合约

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé yuē

Meaning

  • nouncontract

Example

我们已经签了合约。wǒ men yǐ jīng qiān le hé yuē

We have already signed the contract.

Illustration for 合约 (contract)

More examples

公司未能履行合约，客户提出索赔。gōng sī wèi néng lǚ xíng hé yuē kè hù tí chū suǒ péi

The company failed to fulfill the contract, and the customer filed a claim.

Core concept

A shared commitment that sets out what each side must do and what each side may claim.

Common phrases

  • 签订合约qiān dìng hé yuē

    sign a contract

  • 履行合约lǚ xíng hé yuē

    fulfill a contract

  • 解除合约jiě chú hé yuē

    terminate a contract

Similar words

合同hé tóng: A written contract that makes each party's rights and duties clear and is established by signatures.
协议xié yì: A jointly discussed agreement that states the terms accepted by the parties.
契约qì yuē: A mutual arrangement about matters to be honored, made either in speech or in writing.
约定yuē dìng: A definite promise or condition agreed on ahead of time, orally or in writing.

Definition in Chinese

双方或多方就权利和义务达成的约定，通常以书面形式记录，具有一定的法律或商业效力。shuāng fāng huò duō fāng jiù quán lì hé yì wù dá chéng de yuē dìng tōng cháng yǐ shū miàn xíng shì jì lù jù yǒu yí dìng de fǎ lǜ huò shāng yè xiào lì

Word origin

合约 (héyuē, "contract") combines 合 (hé, "join") and 约 (yuē, "promise"), giving the idea of parties joining around a binding promise.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it usually points to a formal business or legal arrangement, not just a casual promise between friends.

Other meanings

  • agreementnoun

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