承诺

• 拼音: chéng nuò
• 汉字拆解: 承 = 手 (hand) + 了 + 丞, to bear/receive; 诺 = 讠(speech) + 若 (like), to promise

含义

To promise; to commit; commitment; pledge. A formal or serious promise to do something.

Can be used as both a verb (to promise) and a noun (a promise/commitment). More formal and weighty than 答应 (to agree). Often used in business, legal, political, and serious personal contexts. Implies responsibility and accountability.

例句

1. 他承诺会在年底前完成这个项目。
2. 公司对员工做出了涨薪的承诺。
3. 政府必须兑现对人民的承诺。

用法指南

语境: business, politics, legal

语气: serious

正确说法

• 我承诺会保守这个秘密。(I promise to keep this secret.)
• 请履行你的承诺。(Please fulfill your commitment.)

错误说法

• 日常小事用'答应'更自然，'承诺'比较正式 (For everyday small matters, 答应 is more natural — 承诺 is more formal and weighty)

起源与历史

Combines 承 (to bear/receive) with 诺 (to promise), emphasizing accepting the responsibility of a promise.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal