合约

合約

héyuē

noun HSK 6 #4,477

Measure Word

一份合约 fèn

Meanings

1 contract; agreement
2 treaty; pact

Characters

together; to combine; to agree

agreement; treaty; to agree

Coming together in agreement — a formal contract.

Examples

双方签订了一份合约。

Shuāngfāng qiāndìng le yī fèn héyuē.

Both parties signed a contract.

这份合约有效期为三年。

Zhè fèn héyuē yǒuxiàoqī wéi sānnián.

This contract is valid for three years.

他违反了合约条款。

Tā wéifǎn le héyuē tiáokuǎn.

He violated the contract terms.

Tips

usage

合约 and 合同 (hétóng) both mean 'contract,' but 合约 is slightly more formal and often used for larger agreements (treaties, major deals). 合同 is more common in everyday business.

Stroke Order

合 hé

约 yuē