giao ước
Definition
Verb:
- To covenant; to pledge mutually: To make a formal, mutual promise or agreement between parties, often involving a solemn commitment.
- To agree upon; to make a pact: To reach a mutual understanding and settle on specific terms or conditions.
Noun:
- A covenant; a pact: The formal agreement or promise that is made between parties.
- A stipulation; a pledged condition: A specific term or condition that has been mutually agreed upon.
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Hai bên đã giao ước hỗ trợ lẫn nhau trong mọi hoàn cảnh. (The two parties covenanted to support each other in all circumstances.)
- Chúng tôi giao ước sẽ giữ bí mật. (We pledged to keep the secret.)
Noun:
- Bản giao ước này có hiệu lực trong năm năm. (This covenant is valid for five years.)
- Mọi giao ước đều phải được tôn trọng. (All pacts must be respected.)
Advanced Usage
"giao ước hòa bình": peace covenant/treaty.
- Hai quốc gia ký kết một giao ước hòa bình. (The two nations signed a peace covenant.)
Used in formal, legal, or solemn contexts, implying a stronger obligation than a simple agreement (thỏa thuận).
Variants and Related Words
Giao kèo (n): A contract or deal, often used in business contexts. It can be less formal or solemn than giao ước.
- Hai công ty đã ký giao kèo hợp tác. (The two companies signed a cooperation contract.)
Khế ước (n): A contract, deed, or written agreement, often with a legal connotation.
- Khế ước được lập thành văn bản. (The contract is made in writing.)
Synonyms
- Covenant: A formal and binding agreement.
- Pact: A formal agreement between individuals or parties.
- Compact: A formal contract or agreement.
- Pledge: A solemn promise or undertaking.
Related Idioms
- Giao ước cửa miệng: A verbal pact; an agreement made orally without written record.
- Đó chỉ là giao ước cửa miệng, khó mà làm bằng chứng. (That was just a verbal pact, hard to use as evidence.)