take an oath before battle; pledge determination
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to take an oath before going to war; to pledge determination before a major undertaking
formalTraditionally used in military contexts before campaigns; now also used for important civilian projects or examinations (e.g., 高考誓师). Carries a formal, solemn connotation.
Jiāng将
jūn军
zài在
chū出
zhēng征
qián前
shì誓
shī师
，
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
shì士
qì气
。
The general took an oath before departure to boost the soldiers' morale.
Xué学
xiào校
jǔ举
xíng行
le了
gāo高
kǎo考
shì誓
shī师
dà大
huì会
。
The school held a pledge ceremony for the college entrance examination.
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Quán全
tǐ体
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
zài在
ào奥
yùn运
huì会
shàng上
shì誓
shī师
，
jué决
xīn心
wéi为
guó国
zhēng争
guāng光
。
All the athletes took an oath at the Olympics, determined to win glory for their country.