ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.write and sign an agreement/a contract/a receipt/an IOU; write a note as proof
一切都要立字为据，以绝后患。
Get everything in writing in order to cover your back.
Word usage
- Separable word"立" and "字" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
你立个字为据。
You need to sign an agreement as evidence.
你们是什么时候立的字？
When did you sign an agreement as evidence?
双方都立过字了。
Both sides have signed an agreement as evidence.