Definition
宣誓 (xuān shì) is a formal, public act of swearing an oath, typically in legal, political, or military settings (e.g., taking office, testifying in court). 发誓 (fā shì) is a more personal, emotional vow or promise, not tied to a formal ceremony. 许愿 (xǔ yuàn) means 'to make a wish' (often to a deity), not a vow.
verb
to swear an oathto make a solemn vow
Examples
- 宣誓。Xīn zǒngtǒng zài jiùzhí diǎnlǐ shàng xuān shì.The new president swore the oath at the inauguration ceremony.
- 宣誓。Zhèngrén zài fǎtíng shàng xuān shì zìjǐ huì shuō zhēnhuà.The witness swore in court that he would tell the truth.
- 宣誓。Shìbīngmen xiàng guóqí xuān shì xiàozhōng.The soldiers swore allegiance to the national flag.
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