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CHINESE CHARACTER

shì

誓

誓

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oath; vow; swear

Numbered pinyin
shi4
English meanings
oath; vow; to swear; to pledge

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他fāshì发誓yàohǎo要好hàoxué好学xí习。

    He swore to study hard.

  2. 02

    wǒmen我们jǔshǒu举手xuānshì宣誓。

    We raised our hands and took an oath.

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  • 宣誓
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