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    Expressing 'signing an agreement' with 签订 (qiāndìng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 签订 + 了 + Agreement

    Explanation

    签订 (qiāndìng) means "to sign" or "to conclude," specifically referring to the formal signing of contracts, agreements, or treaties. It is more formal than 签 alone and implies a binding commitment between parties. For example, 签订了一项协议 means "signed an agreement."

    Examples

    • 两家公司签订了为期五年的合作协议。

      Liǎng jiā gōngsī qiāndìng le wéiqī wǔ nián de hézuò xiéyì.

      The two companies signed a five-year cooperation agreement.

    • 买房之前一定要仔细看清再签订合同。

      Mǎi fáng zhīqián yídìng yào zǐxì kànqīng zài qiāndìng hétong.

      Before buying a house, you must read the contract carefully before signing.

    • 双方代表在北京签订了贸易条约。

      Shuāngfāng dàibiǎo zài Běijīng qiāndìng le màoyì tiáoyuē.

      Representatives from both sides signed a trade treaty in Beijing.

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