sai6 ci4誓詞誓词
Jyutpingsai6 ci4
Yalesaih chìh
Definition
An oath, pledge, or vow; the specific words spoken during an official declaration.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or ceremonial contexts like weddings, court hearings, or official inaugurations. It refers specifically to the scripted text or the spoken declaration itself rather than the act of promising. When referring to the act of making a promise in a casual or personal sense, people prefer using 承諾 or 發誓.
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dyun6段dyunhExamples
He read out his vows at the wedding, it was so touching.
Do you remember what oath you have to read when taking the pledge?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 發誓, which means to swear or make a vow. While 誓詞 is a noun representing the text or the oath itself, 發誓 is the action of swearing.
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