诺 (nuò) - Promise — to pledge, vow, or give one's & also means to agree, consent, or approve.

诺Tone 4

nuò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

诺 · nuò

Promise — to pledge, vow, or give one's word;

also means to agree, consent, or approve.

Promise — to pledge, vow, or give one'salso means to agree, consent, or approve.

Usage highlights

PromisePledgeAgreeConsentKeep a promiseBreak a promise

Synonyms

  • 允— to permit, allow
  • 许— to promise, allow
  • 承— to undertake, bear

Antonyms

  • 拒— to refuse, reject
  • 背— to betray, break (a promise)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a promise (承诺).
  • I give you my word (我向你许诺).
  • She agreed to the proposal (她允诺了提议).
  • The treaty was signed (条约签订了).

Collocations

  • Promise(承诺)
  • Pledge(诺言)
  • Agree(允诺)
  • Consent(许诺)
  • Keep a promise(守诺)
  • Break a promise(背诺)

Idioms

  • A promise is a promise(一诺千金)
  • Promise and keep faith(诺守诚信)
  • Promise and agreement(诺契)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, keeping promises (守诺) is highly valued and associated with trustworthiness and integrity.
  • The character appears in classical texts emphasizing the importance of honoring one's word.
  • Used in modern contexts for contracts, agreements, and vows.

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