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    Expressing 'treaty' with 条约 (tiáoyuē)

    Connecting Ideas
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    签署 + 条约

    Explanation

    The noun 条约 (tiáoyuē) means 'treaty' and refers to a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically nations or large groups. It is used in political, diplomatic, and historical contexts when describing official pacts or accords that have been negotiated and signed.

    Examples

    • 两国签署了一项和平条约。

      Liǎng guó qiānshǔ le yī xiàng hépíng tiáoyuē.

      The two countries signed a peace treaty.

    • 这项条约的签订具有重大历史意义。

      Zhè xiàng tiáoyuē de qiāndìng jùyǒu zhòngdà lìshǐ yìyì.

      The signing of this treaty holds great historical significance.

    • 双方都必须遵守条约中的规定。

      Shuāngfāng dōu bìxū zūnshǒu tiáoyuē zhōng de guīdìng.

      Both sides must abide by the provisions in the treaty.

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