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签署 (qiānshǔ) — use 签订 when emphasizing the formal agreement aspect, while 签署 focuses more on the act of signing itself.
This term is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with 签名 (qiān míng), which means 'to sign one's name' without the formal agreement aspect.
While 签订 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to contracts and agreements, commonly found in HSK 5 and above. Focus on understanding its usage in legal contexts and practice with related terms like 合同 (hétong) for 'contract.'
Learners often use 签订 when referring to simple signatures, e.g., saying '我需要签订我的名字' (I need to sign my name) instead of the correct '我需要签名我的名字' (I need to sign my name).
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How to say to agree to and sign (a treaty etc) in Chinese
“to agree to and sign (a treaty etc)” in Chinese is签订
签订 refers to the act of formally agreeing to and signing a document, such as a treaty or contract. It denotes a binding commitment between parties, often used in legal and diplomatic contexts where official agreements are made.
When to use 签订
This term is often used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with 签名 (qiān míng), which means 'to sign one's name' without the formal agreement aspect.
签订 or something close to it
签署 (qiānshǔ) — use 签订 when emphasizing the formal agreement aspect, while 签署 focuses more on the act of signing itself.
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Learners often use 签订 when referring to simple signatures, e.g., saying '我需要签订我的名字' (I need to sign my name) instead of the correct '我需要签名我的名字' (I need to sign my name).
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签订 refers to signing an agreement or contract, whereas 签名 simply means to sign one's name without the context of an agreement.
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