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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 约 (yuē) to refer to an agreement or appointment

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    一 + 个 + 约

    Explanation

    约 (yuē) means "agreement," "appointment," or "pact" when used as a noun. It refers to a mutual arrangement or commitment between parties, and is commonly used in both formal and everyday contexts.

    Examples

    • 我和朋友有个约，周六一起吃饭。

      Wǒ hé péngyǒu yǒu ge yuē, zhōuliù yīqǐ chīfàn.

      I have a date with a friend to eat together on Saturday.

    • 他从来不会忘记和别人的约。

      Tā cónglái bù huì wàngjì hé biérén de yuē.

      He never forgets an appointment with someone.

    • 我们之间有个约，互相保守这个秘密。

      Wǒmen zhī jiān yǒu ge yuē, hùxiāng bǎoshǒu zhège mìmì.

      We have an agreement between us to keep this secret for each other.