Writing
合约 (hé yuē) — how to say "contract" in Chinese
合约
Contract, agreement
noun
Character composition
合
to combine, to fit
约
agreement, treaty
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
合约条款
hé yuē tiáo kuǎn
contract terms
合约到期
hé yuē dào qī
contract expiration
签合约
qiān hé yuē
to sign a contract
Examples
这份合约需要双方签字才能生效。
This contract takes effect only after both parties sign it.
我们签了合约。
We signed a contract.
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Frequently asked questions
Contract meaning in Chinese
"contract" in Chinese is 合约 (hé yuē).
合约 meaning in English
合约 (hé yuē) means "Contract, agreement".
How is 合约 pronounced?
It is pronounced hé yuē (written as he yue, heyue). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "contract" in Chinese characters?
It is written 合约: 合 has 6 strokes, 约 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 合约?
合约 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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