誓言 (shìyán): oath; vow; pledge

Measure Word

一个誓言 gè

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

HSK 5

她遵守了自己的誓言。

Tā zūnshǒu le zìjǐ de shìyán.

She kept her oath.

HSK 7-9

他许下了誓言。

Tā xǔxià le shìyán.

He made a vow.

usage

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

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