ji3 hoeng3 syu1意向書意向书

Jyutpingji3 hoeng3 syu1

Yaleyi heung syū

名詞

Definition

Letter of intent; a document or contract expressing an intention.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal business or legal contexts, this term refers to a document outlining the preliminary agreement between parties before a final contract is signed. It carries a sense of seriousness and commitment, signaling that negotiations are entering a more structured phase.

Measure word

fan2份fán

Examples

keoi5佢cim1簽zo2咗fan2份ji3意hoeng3向syu1書mei6未aa4呀？

Has he signed the letter of intent yet?

le1呢fan2份ji3意hoeng3向syu1書se2寫dak1得hou2好cing1清co2楚。

This letter of intent is written very clearly.

Common phrases

cim1簽cyu5署ji3意hoeng3向syu1書

to sign a letter of intent

cou2草ji5擬ji3意hoeng3向syu1書

to draft a letter of intent

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with a formal contract, but it is important to remember that it is usually non-binding and serves as a roadmap for future negotiations rather than a final legal agreement.