发誓

fā shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Very common

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items

保证

bǎo zhèng

guarantee

表示承诺一定做到某事，语气较发誓轻

赌咒

dǔ zhòu

to swear to God

以诅咒来发誓，更强调赌咒

承诺

chéng nuò

to promise

答应并承担责任，与发誓相关但不含赌咒

Synonyms

1 item

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

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

2 shown

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

dǔ zhòu fā shì

to vow

Child Words of 发誓

to send out

hair

oath

发誓