kí kết
Definition
- Verb:
- To sign (a formal document): The primary meaning of "kí kết" is to formally affix one's signature to a document, especially a contract, treaty, or official agreement, thereby making it legally binding.
- To conclude (an agreement): It refers to the act of formally and officially finalizing an agreement between parties.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai công ty đã kí kết hợp đồng hợp tác. (The two companies signed a cooperation contract.)
- Các nước thành viên sẽ kí kết hiệp ước vào tuần tới. (The member countries will conclude the treaty next week.)
- Sau nhiều tháng đàm phán, hai bên đã sẵn sàng để kí kết. (After many months of negotiation, the two sides are ready to sign.)
Advanced Usage
- "kí kết thỏa thuận": to sign an agreement.
- Việc kí kết thỏa thuận này đánh dấu một bước ngoặt quan trọng. (The signing of this agreement marks an important turning point.)
Variants and Related Words
Ký (v): to sign. This is the simpler, more general verb for signing any document.
- Anh ấy cần ký vào đơn này. (He needs to sign this application.)
Ký hợp đồng (v): to sign a contract.
- Cô ấy vừa ký hợp đồng lao động mới. (She just signed a new labor contract.)
Synonyms
- Sign: to write one's name on a document.
- Conclude: to bring to a formal arrangement.
- Execute: to complete and validate a document by signing it.
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