起誓 (qǐ shì) — to take an oath; to swear
Definition
A formal verb meaning to take an oath or swear a solemn promise, often before others or in a serious context like a court. More solemn than 发誓, which can be used more casually.
verb
to take an oathto swear
Examples
- 起誓。Tā qǐ shì yào zuò yí gè chéng shí de rén.He swore to be an honest person.
- 。Tā zài fǎ tíng shàng qǐ le yí gè shì.He took an oath in court.
- 起誓。Tā xiàng fù mǔ qǐ shì yí dìng huì huí lái.She swore to her parents that she would definitely come back.
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