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约

yuē

1. adverb approximately (written)

   全程约三个小时。

   Quánchéng yuē sān ge xiǎoshí.

   The whole journey takes about three hours.

2. verb to arrange; to invite

   我约了朋友明天见面。

   Wǒ yuē le péngyou míngtiān jiànmiàn.

   I've arranged to meet a friend tomorrow.

3. noun agreement; treaty (as in 条约, 合约)

   双方签了一份合约。

   Shuāngfāng qiān le yī fèn héyuē.

   The two sides signed a contract.

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