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    Referring to a convention or treaty with 公约 (gōngyuē)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 公约

    Explanation

    The noun 公约 (gōngyuē) means "convention," "treaty," or "pact" and refers to a formal agreement between parties, especially nations or organizations. It is commonly seen in international relations and legal contexts.

    Examples

    • 两国签署了一项关于环境保护的公约。

      liǎng guó qiānshǔ le yī xiàng guānyú huánjìng bǎohù de gōngyuē.

      The two countries signed a convention on environmental protection.

    • 这项国际公约已经有一百多个国家加入。

      zhè xiàng guójì gōngyuē yǐjīng yǒu yībǎi duō ge guójiā jiārù.

      Over one hundred countries have already joined this international convention.

    • 联合国气候变化公约对各国都有约束力。

      liánhéguó qìhòu biànhuà gōngyuē duì gè guó dōu yǒu yuēshùlì.

      The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is binding on all countries.

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