宣誓

xuān shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to swear an oath (of office)
2. to make a vow

Word relationships

Related words

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• 承诺 chéng nuò 承诺 chéng nuò to promise 承诺 means to promise or commit, related to making a vow.: to promise
• 誓言 shì yán 誓言 shì yán to pledge 誓言 is the noun form meaning oath or pledge.: to pledge

Synonyms

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• 发誓 fā shì 发誓 fā shì to vow Both mean to swear or make an oath, but 宣誓 is more formal and often used in official ceremonies.: to vow

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations include 宣誓就职 (take an oath of office) and 宣誓作证 (swear to testify).

Formality

宣誓 is used in very formal settings, such as legal oaths, inauguration ceremonies, or official declarations.

Example Sentences

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总统在就职典礼上 宣誓 。

The president took an oath at the inauguration ceremony.

他们在庄严的仪式上 宣誓 。

They took an oath at the solemn ceremony.

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Words Containing 宣誓

• 宣誓供词证明 宣誓供词证明 xuān shì gòng cí zhèng míng: affidavit
• 宣誓就职 宣誓就职 xuān shì jiù zhí: to swear the oath of office
• 宣誓书 宣誓书 xuān shì shū: affidavit
• 宣誓证言 宣誓证言 xuān shì zhèng yán: sworn testimony

Child Words of 宣誓

• 宣 宣 xuān: to declare (publicly)
• 誓 誓 shì: oath