合
约

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The word "合约" is formed by combining the character "合", meaning to join or agree, with "约", meaning to appoint or bind. The semantic contribution of "合" emphasizes mutual agreement, while "约" emphasizes a binding commitment, together creating the meaning of "contract" or "formal agreement".

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我们已经签了合约。

Wǒmen yǐjīng qiānle héyuē.

We have already signed the contract.

这份合约有三页长。

Zhè fèn héyuē yǒu sān yè cháng.

This contract is three pages long.

他仔细阅读了劳动合同。

Tā zǐxì yuèdúle láodòng héyuē.

He carefully read the employment contract.

合约内容需要双方同意。

Héyuē nèiróng xūyào shuāngfāng tóngyì.

The content of the contract requires agreement from both parties.

如果违反合约条款，将承担法律责任。

Rúguǒ wéifǎn héyuē tiáokuǎn, jiāng chéngdān fǎlǜ zérèn.

If the terms of the contract are violated, legal responsibility will be borne.

Word Definition - 合约

hé yuē contract; agreement; CL:份[fèn]

Individual Character Details

合 gě, hé, hé
约 yāo, yuē