oath in Chinese
oath in Chinese is 誓詞, 发誓 — oath means a solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
oath in Chinese
誓詞
Pronounced: shì cí
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
发誓
Pronounced: fā shì
(archaic) To pledge.
What does "oath" mean?
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noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
"Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath."
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noun A curse word or swear word.
"The old sailor let out an angry oath when the rope snapped."
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oath in a sentence
- Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath.
- The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
- The old sailor let out an angry oath when the rope snapped.
- In the book, the villain growls a bitter oath and storms off.
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What is "oath" in Chinese?
"oath" in Chinese is 誓詞, 发誓. oath means: A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
How do you pronounce 誓詞?
"oath" in Chinese is 誓詞, pronounced "shì cí".
How do you use "oath" in a sentence?
Example: "Before the trial began, each juror had to swear an oath." In Chinese, "oath" is 誓詞, 发誓.
Are there other ways to say "oath" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "oath": 誓詞, 发誓.
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