fulfill a promise; keep one's word
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to fulfill one's promise; to keep one's word
literaryA formal, literary term. It emphasizes the action of carrying out what one has promised.
Jūn君
zǐ子
yī一
yán言
，
sì驷
mǎ马
nán难
zhuī追
，
tā他
bì必
dìng定
huì会
jiàn践
nuò诺
。
A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; he will certainly keep his promise.
Jì既
rán然
dā答
yìng应
le了
，
nǐ你
jiù就
yīng应
gāi该
àn按
shí时
jiàn践
nuò诺
。
Since you agreed, you should fulfill your promise on time.
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Zhè这
wèi位
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
yǐ以
kè恪
shǒu守
chéng诚
xìn信
、
jí及
shí时
jiàn践
nuò诺
ér而
wén闻
míng名
。
This entrepreneur is known for his integrity and for always keeping his word.