誓约 (shì yuē) — (formal) a solemn promise or agreement; a vow, a pledge
Definition
A solemn, formal vow or pledge — typically written or declared publicly, stronger than the everyday 诺言 nuòyán. Used in serious contexts like marriage or political commitments.
noun
(formal) a solemn promise or agreementa vowa pledge
Examples
- 誓约。Tā men lì xià le yǒng jiǔ de shì yuē.They made a permanent vow.
- 誓约。Zhè ge shì yuē dài biǎo zhe shuāng fāng de xìn rèn.This pledge represents the trust between both parties.
- 誓约。Tā bèi pàn le zì jǐ dāng chū de shì yuē.He betrayed his original vow.
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