条约

• 병음: tiáo yuē
• 한자 분석: 条 = 夂 + 木 — clause; 约 = 纟(silk) + 勺 — agreement, bind

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조약

A formal written agreement between countries or sovereign entities, often concerning peace, trade, borders, or alliances. More solemn and binding than 协议 (agreement). Historical examples include 不平等条约 (unequal treaties).

예문

1. 两国签订了和平条约，结束了长达十年的战争。
2. 这份贸易条约对双方都有利，促进了经济合作。
3. 近代史上，中国被迫签订了许多不平等条约。

사용 가이드

맥락: international relations, history, diplomacy

어조: official

올바른 표현

• 签订条约。(Sign a treaty.)
• 遵守条约。(Abide by the treaty.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用'条约'指普通商业合同 (Don't use 条约 for regular business contracts — it's for international agreements; use 合同 instead)

기원과 역사

条 means item or clause, 约 means agreement or promise — an agreement with specific terms.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal