诺言

諾言

nuòyán

noun HSK 7-9 #5,256

Measure Word

一个诺言 gè

Meanings

1 promise
2 pledge

Characters

promise; assent

Examples

HSK 7-9

他从不食言，总是遵守诺言。

Tā cóngbù shíyán, zǒngshì zūnshǒu nuòyán.

He never breaks his word and always keeps his promises.

HSK 7-9

不要轻易许下诺言。

Bùyào qīngyì xǔxià 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