承诺 (chéng nuò): to promise, to commit

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to promise, to commit
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to promise
to undertake to do something
commitment

Chinese explanation

答应别人要做某事，并表示一定会做到
也指这样的保证或诺言。既可用作动词，如承诺帮忙，也可用作名词，如遵守承诺、违背承诺。

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to promise

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Example sentences

Before getting married, he solemnly promised his fiancée that no matter what difficulties they encountered in the future, he would always stay by her side.

The company promised to refund all deposits within one month, but three months have passed and customers still have not received their refunds.

He made a promise to his child to take him to the zoo on the weekend, so even though he was busy with work, he tried hard to make time.

Before signing the contract, both parties must promise to comply with the confidentiality clause; otherwise, they will bear legal responsibility.

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