Chinese
fāshì
Meaning: to vow; to pledge; to swear
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發誓
發
誓
发誓
发
誓

Example sentences

He swore never to lie again.
他發誓要為父親報仇。
他发誓要为父亲报仇。
He swore to avenge his father.
士兵們發誓要收復失地。
士兵们发誓要收复失地。
The soldiers swore to recover the lost territory.
他們發誓要白頭偕老,永不分離。
他们发誓要白头偕老,永不分离。
They vowed to grow old together and never be apart.

Usage Notes

Used when making a solemn promise or oath.

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