譕 (wú) - To make a vow or oath & to pledge solemnly

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譕 · wú

To make a vow or oath;

to pledge solemnly;

to swear.

To make a vow or oathto pledge solemnlyto swear.

Usage highlights

To make a vowTo pledge loyaltyTo swear an oathTo vow sincerelyTo pledge one's wordTo make a solemn pledge

Synonyms

  • 誓— to swear; to vow
  • 盟— to swear an alliance; to make a covenant
  • 諾— to promise; to pledge

Antonyms

  • 背— to betray; to break a promise
  • 違— to violate; to go against

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a solemn vow (譕誓).
  • They pledged their loyalty (譕忠).
  • She swore to tell the truth (譕言).
  • The warriors took an oath of allegiance (譕盟).

Collocations

  • To make a vow(譕誓)
  • To pledge loyalty(譕忠)
  • To swear an oath(譕盟)
  • To vow sincerely(譕誠)
  • To pledge one's word(譕言)
  • To make a solemn pledge(譕諾)

Idioms

  • To swear a solemn oath(譕誓旦旦)
  • To pledge one's heart and soul(譕心立命)
  • To vow with utmost sincerity(譕誠所至)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts for formal oaths and solemn promises.
  • Appears in historical contexts where loyalty and fidelity were sworn.
  • Often associated with Confucian values of integrity and keeping one's word.

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