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To be in agreement or conformity with something; to correspond exactly.
这份合同与法律规定相符。
This contract is in accordance with legal regulations.
他的证词与现场证据相符。
His testimony corresponds with the on-site evidence.
Often used in formal contexts such as contracts, reports, or legal documents.
Use '相符' in formal writing or official contexts. For casual conversation, consider '符合' or '一致' instead.
In English, '相符' often translates to 'match', 'correspond', or 'be in accordance with'. Avoid literal translations like 'mutually symbolize'.
Composed of '相' (mutually, each other) and '符' (symbol, tally), originally referring to objects used for mutual recognition or verification. Evolved to mean 'to correspond' or 'to match' in modern Chinese.
Commonly used in written Chinese, especially in formal or official contexts. Less common in spoken language.