誓言

shìyán

noun #5,159

Measure Word

一个誓言 gè

Meanings

1 oath; vow; pledge

Characters

Literally 'sworn words' -- a formal promise or vow.

Examples

他许下了誓言。

Tā xǔxià le shìyán.

He made a vow.

她遵守了自己的誓言。

Tā zūnshǒu le zìjǐ de shìyán.

She kept her oath.

Tips

usage

誓言 is more formal and solemn than 承诺 (chéngnuò, promise). It implies a serious or sacred commitment, often used in weddings, courts, or dramatic contexts.

Stroke Order

誓 shì

言 yán