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Definition
A promise, commitment, or pledge.
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How it's used
承諾 is a formal noun that carries significant weight, often used in professional, legal, or serious interpersonal contexts. While it can function as a verb in some contexts, native speakers usually prefer the verb 應承 when talking about making a promise in daily life. Using 承諾 in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or stiff, as if you are making a solemn vow.
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Since you promised, don't go back on your word.
He gave me a promise that he would definitely help.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 承諾 with 應承. 應承 is the standard, everyday verb for 'to promise' or 'to agree', whereas 承諾 is a noun referring to the 'commitment' or 'promise' itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
