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订立 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
订立dìnglìto conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc)HSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #36761, Very Hard
订立dìnglìto set up (a rule etc)HSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #36761, Very Hard
dìnglì(ding4li4)ding li T4
  1. 1to conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc)
  2. 2to set up (a rule etc)
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March 24, 2026

订立(訂立)dìnglì(ding4li4)

订立 means to formally conclude or establish something, typically in a legal or official context, such as a treaty, contract, or agreement. It is often used in discussions related to business, law, or governance, emphasizing the act of setting terms and conditions.

Strokes9Frequency#36761DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the act of signing agreements is often seen as a solemn commitment, reflecting the value placed on trust and honor in business relationships. This is especially significant in traditional Chinese contract practices.

Memory tip

Imagine two parties at a table, signing a big, important document. The shape of '订' looks like a book (for the agreement), and '立' means to stand up, signifying that the agreement is now standing firm. Together, think of it as 'standing firm on what we agreed'.

Meanings of 订立

dìnglì(ding4li4)
1to conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc)
2to set up (a rule etc)
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About 订立

订立Simplified
訂立Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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订约 (dìngyuē) - use 订立 for formal agreements or contracts, while 订约 can imply a more casual or less formal arrangement.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts, so it's important to avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse 订立 with 订购 (to order), which refers to purchasing items rather than establishing agreements.

HSK Study Tips

While 订立 itself isn't part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to agreements and contracts, which are crucial for HSK Level 5 and above. Focus on its use in legal or business dialogues to enhance contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 订立 with 订购, mistakenly using it in contexts related to purchasing items. For example, saying '我想订立一个书' (I want to conclude a book) should be corrected to '我想订购一本书' (I want to order a book).

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Component Characters

订dìngto agree
HSK 44 strokes讠
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立lìto stand
HSK 65 strokes立
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How to say to conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc) in Chinese

“to conclude (treaty, contract, agreement etc)” in Chinese is订立dìnglì

订立 means to formally conclude or establish something, typically in a legal or official context, such as a treaty, contract, or agreement. It is often used in discussions related to business, law, or governance, emphasizing the act of setting terms and conditions.

When to use 订立

This term is generally used in formal contexts, so it's important to avoid using it in casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse 订立 with 订购 (to order), which refers to purchasing items rather than establishing agreements.

订立 or something close to it

订约 (dìngyuē) - use 订立 for formal agreements or contracts, while 订约 can imply a more casual or less formal arrangement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 订立 with 订购, mistakenly using it in contexts related to purchasing items. For example, saying '我想订立一个书' (I want to conclude a book) should be corrected to '我想订购一本书' (I want to order a book).

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