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March 24, 2026
保证(保證)bǎozhèng(bao3zheng4)
The verb "保证" (bǎozhèng) means to guarantee or ensure something will happen or be true. It is commonly used in contexts where a promise or assurance is made, such as in contracts, agreements, or personal commitments.
Frequency#446DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of guaranteeing something is closely tied to personal and business reputation. A promise or guarantee is often taken very seriously, reflecting one's integrity and reliability in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bao' (包, bag) filled with 'zheng' (证, certificate) that guarantees your safety. Visualize this bag as a promise that you're carrying, ensuring everything will be alright. The shape of the bag (包) represents protection.
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Quick Contrast
保证 (bǎozhèng) vs 确保 (quèrǎo) — use 保证 when making a promise or assurance, while 确保 emphasizes taking measures to ensure something happens.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bao' (包, bag) filled with 'zheng' (证, certificate) that guarantees your safety. Visualize this bag as a promise that you're carrying, ensuring everything will be alright. The shape of the bag (包) represents protection.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse "保证" with similar words like "确认" (quèrèn), which means to confirm. "保证" is often used in a more formal context, so it's best to use it in professional or serious discussions. Common collocations include "保证质量" (guarantee quality) and "保证安全" (guarantee safety).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, focus on its usage in both spoken and written contexts. Connect it with other HSK 4 verbs like "承诺" (chéngnuò, to promise) to enhance your understanding of commitment-related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of guaranteeing something is closely tied to personal and business reputation. A promise or guarantee is often taken very seriously, reflecting one's integrity and reliability in relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '保证' by replacing it with '确保' (quèbǎo), which has a slightly different nuance of ensuring rather than guaranteeing. For example, saying '我确保他来' (I guarantee he will come) should be corrected to '我保证他来'.
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Grammar Patterns of 保证
保证 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我本人也____将继续为正义而战。
I too am committing myself to continue the fight for justice.
Example Sentences for 保证 (10)
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1
我本人也保证将继续为正义而战。
wǒ běn rén yě bǎo zhèng jiāng jì xù wéi zhèng yì ér zhàn。
I too am committing myself to continue the fight for justice.
2
我向他保证，我绝对没打算让他走人。
wǒ xiàng tā bǎo zhèng， ， wǒ jué duì méi dǎ suàn ràng tā zǒu。
We guarantee to reply in full within 10 working days.
10
“你保证？”——“好的，我保证。”
“ “ nǐ bǎo？”——“ zhèng ？”——“， hǎo de ，。”
"You promise?" — "All right, I promise."
Cultural Notes for 保证
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of guaranteeing something is closely tied to personal and business reputation. A promise or guarantee is often taken very seriously, reflecting one's integrity and reliability in relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 保证
You can say '我保证按时完成任务' (I guarantee to complete the task on time).
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in serious discussions.
Generally, yes, it conveys a positive assurance, but it can also imply responsibility if the guarantee is not fulfilled.
