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约
yuē
Description
“约”常常用来说和别人定好时间见面，比如约朋友吃饭。
"约" is often used to set a time to meet someone, for example, to arrange a meal with a friend.
它也可以放在数字前面，表示大概的意思。
It can also be placed before a number to indicate an approximate amount.
Meanings
约yuē
to make an appointment; to arrange to meet
我约了朋友明天见面。
I arranged to meet a friend tomorrow.
约yuē
approximately; about
从这里到学校约十分钟。
It takes about ten minutes from here to the school.
约yuē
agreement; appointment; pact
我们要遵守这个约。
We must abide by this agreement.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 约 is casual; 预约 is used for formal bookings.
- Etymology
original sense of 'bind/tie' extends to 'agreement' and 'restrict'.
In videos
“然后我们可能约什么凌晨十二点练团。”
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