发
誓

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The word "发誓" is formed by combining the character "发", which means to issue or emit, with the character "誓", which means an oath or vow. Together, they function as a verb meaning to swear an oath, where "发" acts as the verb expressing the action of issuing, and "誓" serves as the object being issued.

Example Sentences Hide

我发誓永远爱你。

Wǒ fāshì yǒngyuǎn ài nǐ.

I swear to love you forever.

他发誓不再迟到。

Tā fāshì bù zài chídào.

He swears not to be late again.

她发誓要努力学习。

Tā fāshì yào nǔlì xuéxí.

She swears to study hard.

如果你发誓保密，我就告诉你秘密。

Rúguǒ nǐ fāshì bǎomì, wǒ jiù gàosù nǐ mìmì.

If you swear to keep it secret, I will tell you the secret.

尽管他发誓改正错误，但大家仍然对他持怀疑态度。

Jǐnguǎn tā fāshì gǎizhèng cuòwù, dàn dàjiā réngrán duì tā chí huáiyí tàidù.

Even though he swore to correct his mistakes, everyone still holds a skeptical attitude towards him.

Word Definition - 发誓

fā shì to vow; to pledge; to swear

Individual Character Details

发 fā, fà
誓 shì