hé tong
ข้อตกลง;สัญญา
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我需要一份合同。
wǒ xūyào yī fèn hétóng.
I need a contract.
我们已经签署了合同。
wǒmen yǐjīng qiānshǔle hétóng.
We have already signed the contract.
这份合同对双方都有利。
zhè fèn hétóng duì shuāngfāng dōu yǒu lì.
This contract is beneficial to both parties.
合约 (héyuē)
contract
契约 (qìyuē)
covenant
解除 (jiěchú)
cancel
终止 (zhōngzhǐ)
terminate
The Chinese word 合同 (hétóng) for "contract" is composed of two characters: 合 (hé) and 同 (tóng). The character 合 means "to come together, to unite, to agree," while the character 同 means "same, together, alike." Thus, the word 合同 literally means "to come together in agreement," which is a fitting description for a contract.The word 合同 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged. In modern Chinese, 合同 is used to refer to a wide variety of contracts, including employment contracts, sales contracts, and lease agreements. It is also used to refer to international treaties and agreements.The word 合同 is an important part of the Chinese language, and it is used in a variety of contexts. It is a useful word to know for anyone who is interested in doing business in China or who simply wants to understand more about Chinese culture.