Definition

1. Verb:
   • To form a bond or alliance: The primary meaning of "giao kết" is to establish a formal or solemn connection, pact, or relationship between parties, such as individuals or groups.
   • To enter into an agreement: It can refer to the act of mutually agreeing to and establishing a contract or covenant.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai bên đã giao kết một hiệp ước hòa bình. (The two sides formed a peace treaty.)
  • Họ giao kết với nhau trong tình bạn chân thành. (They bonded with each other in sincere friendship.)
  • Việc giao kết hợp đồng cần được thực hiện bằng văn bản. (The entering into of a contract needs to be done in writing.)

Advanced Usage

• "giao kết đồng minh": to form an alliance.
  • Các quốc gia nhỏ thường giao kết đồng minh để tăng sức mạnh. (Small nations often form alliances to increase their strength.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kết giao (v): to befriend, to form a friendship. This is a more commonly used variant with a similar core meaning.
  • Ông ấy kết giao với nhiều người nổi tiếng. (He befriended many famous people.)

Synonyms

• To forge: to form a relationship or agreement.
• To conclude: to settle or arrange formally (e.g., a treaty).
• To covenant: to enter into a formal and binding agreement.

Related Idioms

• Giao kết tình thâm: to form a deep and profound bond.
  • Hai gia tộc đã giao kết tình thâm qua nhiều thế hệ. (The two clans have formed a deep bond over many generations.)

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