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Expressing 'to agree upon' with 议定 (yìdìng)
Structure
议定 + 书 / 议定 + Object
Explanation
The verb 议定 (yìdìng) means "to agree upon" or "to resolve through discussion" and is a formal term used in legal and diplomatic contexts. It most commonly appears in the compound 议定书 (protocol), referring to an official international agreement. For example, 蒙特利尔议定书 is the "Montreal Protocol."
Examples
双方经过谈判，终于议定了合作条件。
Shuāngfāng jīngguò tánpàn, zhōngyú yìdìng le hézuò tiáojiàn.
After negotiations, both sides finally agreed on the terms of cooperation.
蒙特利尔议定书对保护臭氧层起了重要作用。
Méngtèlì'ěr Yìdìngshū duì bǎohù chòuyǎngcéng qǐ le zhòngyào zuòyòng.
The Montreal Protocol has played an important role in protecting the ozone layer.
各国代表议定了新的贸易规则。
Gèguó dàibiǎo yìdìng le xīn de màoyì guīzé.
Representatives from various countries agreed on new trade rules.