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March 24, 2026
承诺(承諾)chéngnuò(cheng2nuo4)
承诺 (chéng nuò) means 'to promise' or 'to undertake,' indicating a commitment to do something in the future. This word is often used in both personal and professional contexts, such as making promises to friends or commitments in business agreements.
Frequency#1990DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a promise (承诺) is taken very seriously, often symbolizing trust and integrity. This is reflected in business relationships where contracts and commitments are deeply respected.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person holding a '承' (to bear) with a '诺' (word) in their hands, representing that they are carrying their word forward. The sound 'chéng' resembles 'change,' suggesting that a promise can change the future, while 'nuò' sounds like 'no,' reminding you that a strong promise should not be easily dismissed.
Meanings of 承诺
chéngnuò(cheng2nuo4)
1to promise
2to undertake to do something
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About 承诺
承诺Simplified
承諾Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1990Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
承诺 (chéngnuò) vs 保证 (bǎozhèng) — use 承诺 when emphasizing a commitment to undertake an action, while 保证 focuses on guaranteeing that something will happen.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person holding a '承' (to bear) with a '诺' (word) in their hands, representing that they are carrying their word forward. The sound 'chéng' resembles 'change,' suggesting that a promise can change the future, while 'nuò' sounds like 'no,' reminding you that a strong promise should not be easily dismissed.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 承诺 with similar verbs like 许诺 (xǔ nuò), which has a slightly less formal tone. It's important to use 承诺 in formal settings when discussing commitments, especially in business. Pay attention to the tones, as a mispronunciation can alter meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 承诺 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to commitment and responsibility. Students should focus on using it in sentences and understanding its application in legal and formal documents.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a promise (承诺) is taken very seriously, often symbolizing trust and integrity. This is reflected in business relationships where contracts and commitments are deeply respected.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 承诺 interchangeably with 说话 (shuō huà, to speak), leading to incorrect phrases like '我承诺说话' instead of the correct '我承诺会这样做' (I promise to do this). Ensure you focus on the context of commitment.
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Grammar Patterns of 承诺
承诺 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 3 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
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首相____以色列将发挥积极的作用。
The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
Example Sentences for 承诺 (10)
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首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。
shǒu xiāng chéng nuò yǐ sè liè jiāng fā huī jī jí de zuò yòng。
The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
2
卡翁达总统兑现了他的承诺，宣布了全民公决的日期。
kǎ wēng dá zǒng tǒng duì xiàn le tā de chéng nuò， ， xuān bù le quán mín gōng jué de rì。
President Kaunda fulfilled his promise of announcing a date for the referendum.
3
他减税的承诺让亢奋的人群欢呼雀跃起来。
tā jiǎn shuì de chéng nuò ràng kàng fèn de rén qún huān hū què yuè qǐ lái。
His tax-cutting pledge brought a delirious crowd to their feet.
4
斯派克·米利根最终拿到了早就承诺给他的那块奖章。
sī pài kè· · mǐ lì gēn zuì zhōng ná dào le zǎo jiù chéng nuò gěi tā de nà kuài jiǎng。
Spike Milligan has finally got the gong he had been promised.
5
他相信盟友们会履行他们的承诺。
tā xiāng xìn méng yǒu mén huì lǚ háng tā mén de chéng nuò。
He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges.
6
阿尔沃不想作出承诺，“恐怕那不归我管，”他回答说。
ā ěr wò bù xiǎng zuò chū chéng nuò，“ ，“ kǒng pà nà bù guī wǒ，” guǎn ，” tā huí。
Arvo avoided committing himself. "I'm afraid that's not my province," he replied.
zhè yī chéng nuò néng wéi chí duō jiǔ huán bù què dìng。
It is an open question how long that commitment can last.
9
贝萨妮会像她承诺的那样自愿回来吗？
bèi sà nī huì xiàng tā chéng nuò de nà yàng zì yuàn huí lái ma？
Would Bethany return of her own free will, as she had promised?
10
达德利先生已承诺将任何所获的损害赔偿额都捐给慈善机构。
dá dé lì xiān shēng yǐ chéng nuò jiāng rèn hé suǒ huò de sǔn hài péi cháng é dū juān gěi cí shàn jī gòu。
Mr Dudley has pledged to give any award to charity.
Cultural Notes for 承诺
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, making a promise (承诺) is taken very seriously, often symbolizing trust and integrity. This is reflected in business relationships where contracts and commitments are deeply respected.
Frequently Asked Questions about 承诺
You can say, '我承诺会按时完成这个项目' (I promise to complete this project on time).
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in formal commitments.
承诺 is generally more formal and implies a stronger commitment than 许诺, which is more casual.
