Contract
This “Contract” vocabulary set provides the Chinese terms necessary for understanding and using documents related to contracts. The learning material focuses on specialized vocabulary, helping learners master basic legal concepts in Chinese. The material is suitable for intermediate and higher level Chinese learners, supporting effective online Chinese learning. You can refer to many other free Chinese materials on websites such as tiengtrungonline.vn.
我们签署了一份合同。
We signed a contract.
Use: A general term for contract, used in many contexts.
双方达成了协议。
The two sides have reached an agreement.
Use: An agreement, usually less binding than a contract.
他签署了合同。
He signed the contract.
Use: The act of signing an official document.
他们签订了一份贸易协议。
They signed a trade agreement.
Use: Similar to 签署, but usually used for more important, official documents.
合同的条款很复杂。
The terms of the contract are very complicated.
Use: Every term in the contract.
合同附件请仔细阅读。
Please read the contract appendix carefully.
Use: Additional documents accompanying the contract.
合同有效期为一年。
The contract is valid for one year.
Use: Only executable contract states.
由于违反规定，合同无效。
Due to violation of regulations, the contract is invalid.
Use: Indicates the contract status is unenforceable.
认真履行合同条款。
Strictly comply with the terms of the contract.
Use: Perform contractual obligations.
他因违约而赔偿损失。
He must pay damages for breach of contract.
Use: Failure to perform contractual obligations.
The vocabulary list includes words related to different aspects of contracts, from signing, performance to dispute resolution. Learning these words will help you feel more confident when reading and understanding Chinese contract documents.
- Tips for learning tones: Use recording software to practice pronouncing each word correctly, focusing on tones to avoid confusion.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, and associate it with the original meaning of each radical to make it easier to remember. For example: 合 (hép) means “to put together”, đồng (tóng) means “paper”.
- How to use in a sentence: Always put vocabulary into sentences to better understand the context of use. Look for examples in real contract documents.
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Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 合同 | hétóng | Contract |
| 协议 | xiéyì | Agreement, Agreement |
| 签署 | qiānshǔ | Signed |
| 签订 | qiān dìng | Signed |
| 条款 | tiáo kuǎn | Clause |
| 附件 | fùjiàn | Appendix |
| 有效 | yǒu xiào | Effective |
| 无效 | wúxiào | Invalid |
| 履行 | lǚxíng | Perform |
| 违约 | wéiyuē | Breach of contract |
| 赔偿 | péicháng | Compensation |
| 损失 | sǔn shī | Damages |
| 期限 | qīxián | Duration |
| 终止 | zhōng zhǐ | End |
| 生效 | shēng xiào | Effective |
| 争议 | zhēngyì | Dispute |
| 仲裁 | zhòng cái | Referee |
| 诉讼 | sùsòng | Litigation |
| 当事人 | dàng shì rén | Participant |
| 责任 | zé rèn | Responsibility |
| 权利 | quán lì | Interest |
| 授权 | shòuquán | Authority |
| 代理人 | dài lǐ rén | Representative |
| 约定 | yuē dìng | Agreement, Agreed Terms |
| 解释权 | jiěshìquán | Right of explanation |
| 不可抗力 | bù kě kàng lì | irresistible force |
| 法定 | fǎdìng | By law |
| 合同法 | hé tóng fǎ | Contract law |
| 审阅 | shěnyuè | Consider carefully |
| 谈判 | tánpàn | Negotiate |
| 草案 | cǎo àn | Draft |
| 契约 | qì yuē | Treaty, contract |
| 失效 | shī xiào | Invalid |
| 法律效力 | fǎlǜ xiàolì | Legal effect |
| 合同文本 | hétóng wénběn | Contract |
| 债务 | zhàiwù | Debt |
| 义务 | yì wù | Obligation |
| 保证 | bǎo zhèng | Ensure |
| 修改 | xiū gǎi | Modify |
| 磋商 | cuō shāng | Negotiate |
| 批准 | pī zhǔn | Ratify |
| 范本 | fàn běn | Sample |
| 格式 | gé shì | Form, format |
| 规范 | guī fàn | Rules and standards |
| 双方 | shuāng fāng | Both sides |
| 解除 | jiě chú | Dissolve |
| 最终版 | zuì zhōng bǎn | Final version |
| 委托 | wěi tuō | Entrustment |
| 纠纷 | jiū fēn | Dispute |
| 赔偿金 | péichángjīn | compensation |
| 甲方 | jiǎfāng | side A |
| 乙方 | yǐfāng | side B |
| 确认 | quèrèn | confirm |
| 履行期限 | lǚxíng qīxián | implementation period |
| 不可撤销 | bùkěchèxiāo | irrevocable |
| 约束力 | yuēshùlì | binding force |
| 有效期 | yǒuxiàoqī | Validity period |
| 担保 | dānbǎo | Ensure |
| 续约 | xùyuē | Contract extension |
| 代理 | dàilǐ | Agency |
| 违约责任 | wéiyuē zérèn | Liability for breach of contract |