show sincerity; surrender
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to show sincerity; to demonstrate good faith
literaryLiterary term used in formal contexts of establishing alliances or expressing genuine intention, often implying submission or loyalty.
Tā他
xiàng向
duì对
fāng方
shū输
chéng诚
，
biǎo表
shì示
yuàn愿
yì意
hé合
zuò作
。
He showed good faith to the other party, expressing his willingness to cooperate.
Liǎng两
guó国
shū输
chéng诚
jié结
jiāo交
，
chéng成
wéi为
méng盟
yǒu友
。
The two countries established sincere relations and became allies.
verb
to surrender; to capitulate; to yield
literaryLiterary and military term indicating submission to an opponent, often used in historical or formal contexts.
Dí敌
jūn军
wàng望
fēng风
shū输
chéng诚
。
The enemy surrendered at the mere rumor.
Shǒu守
jiàng将
kāi开
chéng城
shū输
chéng诚
。
The defending general opened the city and surrendered.
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Tā他
men们
jué决
dìng定
shū输
chéng诚
，
bì避
miǎn免
gèng更
duō多
liú流
xuè血
。
They decided to surrender to avoid further bloodshed.