诺言

諾言

nuòyán

noun HSK 7 #5,256

Measure Word

一个诺言 gè

Meanings

1 promise
2 pledge

Characters

promise; assent

Examples

他从不食言，总是遵守诺言。

Tā cóng bù shíyán, zǒngshì zūnshǒu nuòyán.

He never breaks his word and always keeps his promises.

不要轻易许下诺言。

Bùyào qīngyì xǔ xià nuòyán.

Do not make promises lightly.

Tips

usage

Common collocations: 许诺言 (make a promise), 遵守诺言 (keep a promise), 违背诺言 (break a promise). Compare with 承诺 which is more formal and often used for official commitments.

memory

诺 (promise/assent) + 言 (word) — a word of assent = a promise.

Stroke Order

诺 nuò

言 yán