Definition
立誓 is a formal verb meaning 'to take an oath' or 'to vow'. It is more solemn than the everyday word 发誓 (HSK 4) and is often used in ceremonial or serious contexts. You can use it with a following clause: 立誓要 + verb.
v.
to take an oathto vow (formal)
Examples
- 立誓。Tā zài zhòngrén miànqián lì shì yǒng bú bèipàn.He swore in front of everyone never to betray.
- 立誓。Tāmen lì shì yào gòngtóng shǒuhù zhège mìmì.They vowed to jointly guard this secret.
- 立誓。Jiāngjūn lì shì bǎowèi guójiā.The general swore to defend the country.
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