发誓

fā shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Very common

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Definitions

1. to vow
2. to pledge
3. to swear

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 保证 bǎo zhèng 保证 bǎo zhèng guarantee 表示承诺一定做到某事，语气较发誓轻: guarantee
• 赌咒 dǔ zhòu 赌咒 dǔ zhòu to swear to God 以诅咒来发誓，更强调赌咒: to swear to God
• 承诺 chéng nuò 承诺 chéng nuò to promise 答应并承担责任，与发誓相关但不含赌咒: to promise

Synonyms

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• 宣誓 xuān shì 宣誓 xuān shì to swear an oath (of office) 正式场合中庄严地承诺，如宣誓就职: to swear an oath (of office)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Used for solemn promises, not for casual promises; using it for minor things sounds overly dramatic.

Cultural notes

Often involves invoking deities or ancestors as witnesses, reflecting traditional Chinese beliefs.

Example Sentences

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将军 发誓 要收复失地。

The general swore to recover the lost territory.

我 发誓 永远不会忘记你的帮助。

I swear I will never forget your help.

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Words Containing 发誓

• 赌咒发誓 赌咒发誓 dǔ zhòu fā shì: to vow

Child Words of 发誓

• 发 发 fā: to send out
• 发 发 fà: hair
• 誓 誓 shì: oath