Definition
相约 (xiāng yuē) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to agree to meet' with a mutual, reciprocal sense — both parties decide together. It is more formal than 约 (yuē, everyday appointment) and distinct from 预约 (yù yuē, booking a service) or 约定 (yuē dìng, agreeing on a plan).
verb
to agree to meet (at a certain time/place/activity)to mutually arrange (a meeting)
Examples
- 相约。Wǒmen xiāng yuē míngtiān zài túshūguǎn jiànmiàn ba.Let's agree to meet at the library tomorrow.
- 相约。Tāmen yǐjīng xiāng yuē hǎo le hézuò de fāngshì.They have already agreed on the way to cooperate.
- 相约。Zhège zhōumò wǒmen xiāng yuē yìqǐ qù páshān.This weekend we have agreed to go hiking together.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.