ding6 laap6訂立订立

Jyutpingding6 laap6

Yaledihng laahp

動詞Rare

Definition

To establish, conclude, or enter into a treaty, agreement, or set of rules.

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How it's used

Formal contexts are where this verb thrives, typically appearing in legal, administrative, or institutional settings. It implies a sense of finality and official status, distinguishing it from casual planning or brainstorming. You will frequently encounter it paired with abstract nouns that carry weight or authority.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋kyut3決ding6定ding6訂laap6立jat1一fan6份san1新hap6合joek3約。

They decided to draw up a new contract.

nei5你dei6哋gei2幾si4時ding6訂laap6立ni1呢go3個kwai1規geoi2矩㗎？

When did you guys establish this rule?

Common phrases

ding6訂laap6立hip3協ji5議

to enter into an agreement

ding6訂laap6立hap6合joek3約

to sign a contract

Common mistake

Avoid using this for casual arrangements like making plans to meet friends, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff in those situations. Use 夾 or 約好 instead for social contexts.