合同
A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
Examples
3 of 5我昨天签了一份租房合同。
I signed a rental contract yesterday.
双方已就合同条款达成一致。
Both parties have reached an agreement on the contract terms.
合同快到期了，你打算续约吗？
The contract is about to expire, do you plan to renew?
Word Family
Memory Tip
合 (hé) means 'together/join', 同 (tóng) means 'same'. Two people joining together for the same purpose.
Quick Quiz
如果你违反了___，你可能需要支付罚金。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 合同
Examples
我昨天签了一份租房合同。
everydayI signed a rental contract yesterday.
双方已就合同条款达成一致。
formalBoth parties have reached an agreement on the contract terms.
合同快到期了，你打算续约吗？
informalThe contract is about to expire, do you plan to renew?
合同法是法律专业的基础课程。
academicContract law is a basic course for law majors.
我们需要法律顾问审核这份合同。
businessWe need a legal advisor to review this contract.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
合同到期
contract expiration
口头合同
oral contract
永久合同
permanent contract
Often Confused With
协议 (agreement) is broader and can be informal; 合同 is specifically a formal, legal document.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS General reading tasks (work/rental contracts).
Common Mistakes
Saying '写合同' instead of the more formal '拟定合同' or common '签合同'.
Memory Tip
合 (hé) means 'together/join', 同 (tóng) means 'same'. Two people joining together for the same purpose.
Word Origin
合 (join) + 同 (same).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In China, a 'red seal' (公章) is often more important than a signature on a business 合同.
Quick Quiz
如果你违反了___，你可能需要支付罚金。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 合同
Related Grammar Rules
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决策
B2The process of making important decisions, especially in a professional, political, or strategic context.
回复
B1To reply or respond to a message, letter, or inquiry. Essential for business correspondence and IELTS letter writing.
辞职
B1To voluntarily leave a job or office; to give up one's position.
顾客
B1A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business.
折扣
B1A reduction in the usual price of something; a discount.
报销
B1To apply for reimbursement of expenses incurred, typically for work-related purposes.
账户
B1A record of financial transactions for an individual or business, usually at a bank; or a user profile for a digital service.
审批
B1To examine and approve an application, document, or plan by an official or person in authority.
客户
B1A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business.
延长
B1To make something longer in space or time; to extend. Common in IELTS letters regarding visa extensions or deadlines.
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