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Definition
Treaty, pact, convention, or covenant signed between nations or groups.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal, high level agreements between nations or large organizations. It carries a sense of solemnity and long term commitment that goes beyond a simple contract or private deal. You will mostly encounter this in news reports or academic discussions regarding international relations.
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They signed a treaty, guaranteeing they would not fight again.
Does this treaty actually have any legal effect?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with everyday agreements like 協議 or 合約, which are used for business or personal arrangements. Using this word for a casual promise between friends will sound extremely unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
