promise; pledge; word
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
promise; pledge; words of agreement
formalA formal or literary term for a promise or commitment, emphasizing the binding obligation of one's word. Often used in contexts of keeping or breaking faith.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
lǚ履
xíng行
zì自
jǐ己
de的
yuē约
yán言
。
We must fulfill our own promises.
Tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
zūn遵
shǒu守
duì对
péng朋
you友
de的
yuē约
yán言
。
He always keeps his word to his friends.
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Wéi违
bèi背
yuē约
yán言
de的
rén人
jiāng将
shī失
qù去
xìn信
rèn任
。
Those who break their promises will lose trust.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
shén神
shèng圣
de的
yuē约
yán言
，
bù不
róng容
wéi违
bèi背
。
This is a sacred vow that must not be broken.