Definition
诺言 (nuò yán) is a noun meaning 'a promise' — the specific words or commitment given. Unlike the verb 承诺 (chéng nuò 'to promise'), which describes the act of promising, 诺言 is the thing promised itself. It's a formal, written word, often used in serious or solemn contexts.
noun
promise
Examples
- 诺言。Tā xǔ xià de nuò yán yídìng huì duìxiàn.The promise he made will definitely be fulfilled.
- 诺言。Bú yào qīngyì duì biérén zuò chū nuò yán.Don't make promises to others lightly.
- 诺言。Tā wèile zūnshǒu nuò yán fùchū le hěn duō nǔlì.She put in a lot of effort to keep her promise.
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