cim1 ding3 hap6 tung4簽訂合同签订合同
Jyutpingcim1 ding3 hap6 tung4
Yalechīm ding hahp tùhng
Definition
To sign a contract.
writtenworkmoney
How it's used
This phrase is formal and typically reserved for business or legal contexts. In casual daily conversation, people almost always use the simpler 簽約 or 簽合約 instead. Using 簽訂合同 sounds like you are reading from a legal document or a news report.
Examples
They went to sign the contract today.
When are you going to sign the contract?
Related words
Common phrases
officially sign a contract
Common mistake
Learners often use this phrase in informal settings where it sounds overly stiff or pretentious. Stick to 簽約 for general purposes to avoid sounding like a lawyer.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
