订立

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dìng lì
Meaning: Establish
Example
政府决定订立新的环境保护法规。
dìng lì

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订立 (dìng lì) meaning in English
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订立 is a verb meaning 'to establish' or 'to set up,' often used in formal contexts such as laws, contracts, agreements, or regulations. It emphasizes the act of creating something official or binding.

The character 订 (dìng) originally meant 'to fix' or 'to determine,' while 立 (lì) means 'to stand' or 'to establish.' Together, they form a compound that conveys the idea of setting something in place, especially with intention and authority.

订立 is commonly used in legal, political, or organizational settings. For example, governments may 订立 new laws, or companies may 订立 partnerships. It is not typically used in casual conversation but appears frequently in written Chinese for formal communication.

💬 Example Sentences

政府决定订立新的环境保护法规。
dìng lì
The government decided to establish new environmental protection regulations.
双方经过协商,最终订立了合作协议。
dìng lì
After negotiations, both parties finally established a cooperation agreement.

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