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毁约

毀約
huǐyuē
verb #25,175

Meanings

  1. 1 to break a promise
  2. 2 to breach a contract
  3. 3 to go back on one's word

Examples

他在最后一刻毁约，让大家非常失望。
Tā zài zuìhòu yī kè huǐyuē, ràng dàjiā fēicháng shīwàng.
He broke the agreement at the last moment, disappointing everyone.
如果你毁约，将面临法律责任。
Rúguǒ nǐ huǐyuē, jiāng miànlín fǎlǜ zérèn.
If you breach the contract, you will face legal liability.

Tips

usage
毁约 can refer to breaking either a formal legal contract (合同) or an informal promise. In legal contexts, the consequence is often a 违约金 (penalty fee).

Stroke Order

毁 huǐ
约 yuē