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

HSK 5
Hétong zhōng yǒu duō tiáo tiáowén xūyào zǐxì yuèdú.
There are several clauses in the contract that need to be read carefully.
HSK 5
Gāi fǎlǜ de dìwǔ 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