条文

條文
tiáowén
noun #21,635

Measure Word

条文 tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 article
  2. 2 clause
  3. 3 provision (in a law, contract, or regulation)
  4. 4 written item

Examples

Hétong zhōng yǒu duō tiáo tiáowén xūyào zǐxì yuèdú.
There are several clauses in the contract that need to be read carefully.
Gāi fǎlǜ de dì wǔ tiáo tiáowén guīdìng le xiāngguān chéngxù.
Article five of the law stipulates the relevant procedures.

Tips

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条文 is a formal legal and administrative term. In everyday speech, people say 规定 (rule/regulation) or 条款 (clause/terms). 条文 specifically implies written, numbered provisions.

Stroke Order

tiáo
wén