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March 24, 2026
条约(條約)tiáoyuē(tiao2yue1)
条约 (tiáoyuē) refers to a formal agreement or treaty between two or more parties, commonly used in political, legal, or diplomatic contexts. These agreements are binding and often address issues like trade, peace, or territorial matters. The term highlights the official nature of the accord.
Frequency#8543DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, treaties such as the Treaty of Nanking (南京条约) have had significant impacts on the country's development and international relations. Understanding条约 helps learners grasp the importance of diplomacy in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine two parties 'tied' (条) together by a 'rope' (约) representing a treaty. Visualize the rope being signed by both parties, symbolizing their commitment to the agreement. The 't' sound in '条' can remind you of 'tie', and 'yue' sounds like 'yes' in a deal, reinforcing the idea of agreement.
Meanings of 条约
tiáoyuē(tiao2yue1)
1treaty
2pact
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About 条约
条约Simplified
條約Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8543Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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协议 (xiéyì) refers to an agreement that may be less formal or binding than a 条约 (tiáoyuē), often used in business or informal contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two parties 'tied' (条) together by a 'rope' (约) representing a treaty. Visualize the rope being signed by both parties, symbolizing their commitment to the agreement. The 't' sound in '条' can remind you of 'tie', and 'yue' sounds like 'yes' in a deal, reinforcing the idea of agreement.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone as '条' (tiao2) and '约' (yue1) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other words. This term is used in formal contexts; avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '签订条约' (sign a treaty) and '国际条约' (international treaty).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 条约 is often encountered in discussions related to international relations and law. Students should focus on the context in which treaties are discussed, as well as synonyms like 协定 (xiédìng) which also means agreement but is less formal.
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, treaties such as the Treaty of Nanking (南京条约) have had significant impacts on the country's development and international relations. Understanding条约 helps learners grasp the importance of diplomacy in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 条约 with 约定 (yuēdìng), which means 'agreement' but is less formal. For example, saying '我们签订了条约' (wǒmen qiāndìngle tiáoyuē) is correct, while using '约定' in a legal context is inappropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 条约
条约 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____规定他们必须尊重其邻国的独立。
The treaty binds them to respect their neighbour's independence.
Example Sentences for 条约 (10)
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条约规定他们必须尊重其邻国的独立。
tiáo yuē guī dìng tā mén bì xū zūn zhòng qí lín guó de dú lì。
The treaty binds them to respect their neighbour's independence.
2
西班牙的当务之急是签署《欧洲经济和货币联盟条约》。
xī bān yá de dāng wù zhī jí shì qiān shǔ《 《 ōu zhōu jīng jì hé huò bì lián méng tiáo》。
Spain's top priority is the signing of an EMU treaty.
3
他与德国的新关系受新的互不侵犯条约的保护。
tā yǔ dé guó de xīn guān xì shòu xīn de hù bù qīn fàn tiáo yuē de bǎo hù。
His new relationship with Germany is enshrined in a new non-aggression treaty.
A "no" vote would have left the treaty dead in the water.
Cultural Notes for 条约
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese history, treaties such as the Treaty of Nanking (南京条约) have had significant impacts on the country's development and international relations. Understanding条约 helps learners grasp the importance of diplomacy in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 条约
条约 refers specifically to formal treaties, often with legal or international implications, while 协定 can refer to any kind of agreement, formal or informal.
Typically, 条约 is used in formal contexts such as discussions about politics or law, rather than in casual conversations.
Make sure to pronounce '条' with a rising tone (tiao2) and '约' with a flat, high tone (yue1) to convey the correct meaning.
