nok6諾诺
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Definition
A promise or pledge; a statement expressing belief, certainty, or commitment regarding a future action.
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How it's used
The character 諾 is almost exclusively found in formal compounds like 承諾 or 諾言 rather than being used as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. When expressing the act of promising in daily life, speakers naturally prefer the disyllabic verb 應承. Using 諾 alone in a sentence would sound archaic or overly literary to a native listener.
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Common mistake
Do not attempt to use 諾 as a standalone verb in casual conversation, as it will sound like you are reading from a classical text. Always use 應承 for the act of making a promise.
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