約 (yuē) - To make an appointment & to arrange

約Tone 1

yuē ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

約 · yuē

To make an appointment;

to arrange;

to invite;

to restrict;

to economize;

approximately;

a treaty or agreement.

To make an appointmentto arrangeto invite

Usage highlights

AppointmentApproximatelyTreatyAgreementInvitationRestriction

Synonyms

  • 定— to fix, to decide
  • 契— contract, deed
  • 束— to bind, to restrain

Antonyms

  • 违— to violate, to disobey
  • 破— to break, to destroy
  • 弃— to abandon, to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Let's meet tomorrow (明天见).
  • We made an appointment (约会).
  • This costs about 100 yuan (约100元).
  • They signed a peace treaty (和平条约).

Collocations

  • Appointment(约会)
  • Approximately(大约)
  • Treaty(条约)
  • Agreement(约定)
  • Invitation(邀请)
  • Restriction(约束)

Idioms

  • To keep a promise(约法三章)
  • To be bound by convention(约定俗成)
  • To economize on food and clothing(节衣缩食)
  • To make a simple agreement(简约不简单)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies concepts of social order through agreements and appointments.
  • Used historically in diplomatic contexts for treaties between states.
  • Reflects Confucian values of keeping one's word and honoring commitments.

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