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    Referring to a clause with 条款 (tiáokuǎn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Document + 中的 + 条款

    Explanation

    条款 (tiáokuǎn) means "clause" or "term" and refers to a specific provision within a contract, agreement, or legal document. It is commonly used in formal and legal contexts. For example, 协议中的条款 means "the clauses in the agreement."

    Examples

    • 合同里的每一条条款都要仔细阅读。

      Hétong lǐ de měi yì tiáo tiáokuǎn dōu yào zǐxì yuèdú.

      Every clause in the contract must be read carefully.

    • 我们对协议中的几项条款提出了修改意见。

      Wǒmen duì xiéyì zhōng de jǐ xiàng tiáokuǎn tíchū le xiūgǎi yìjiàn.

      We proposed amendments to several clauses in the agreement.

    • 这个条款保护了消费者的权益。

      Zhège tiáokuǎn bǎohù le xiāofèizhě de quányì.

      This clause protects the rights and interests of consumers.

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