thư khế
Definition
- Noun:
- Contract, Deed: A formal written document that records an agreement, particularly for the purchase, sale, or transfer of property or goods. This term is historical and formal, referring to traditional contracts or deeds.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngôi nhà này vẫn còn giữ thư khế từ thế kỷ trước. (This house still holds the deed from the last century.)
- Giao dịch mua bán đất đai thời xưa cần có thư khế làm bằng. (Land transactions in the old days required a contract as proof.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thư khế" is considered archaic in modern legal and everyday language. It evokes historical or traditional contexts, such as feudal or pre-modern legal systems in Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
- Hợp đồng (n): Contract. This is the modern, standard term for any type of contract.
- Giấy tờ (n): Papers, documents. A general term for official papers, which can include contracts.
- Văn tự (n): Deed, title. Another historical term for a legal document proving ownership or an agreement.
Synonyms
- Deed: A legal document for property ownership.
- Contract: A written agreement that is legally binding.
- Covenant: A formal and binding agreement.
Related Idioms
- Bạch ngôn thư khế: Literally "black words on white paper contract," emphasizing a clear, written, and undeniable agreement.
- Mọi thỏa thuận nên thành bạch ngôn thư khế để tránh tranh chấp. (All agreements should be put in black and white to avoid disputes.)