Definition

1. Phrase (Idiomatic):
   • To receive a promise; to be given a promise: The phrase "được lời" specifically refers to the act of having someone make a promise or commitment to you. It emphasizes the reception of the pledged word from another person.

Usage Examples

• Phrase:
  • Tôi rất vui vì đã được lời hứa giúp đỡ của anh ấy. (I am very happy to have received his promise of help.)
  • Cô ấy được lời hứa sẽ được thăng chức vào năm sau. (She was given the promise of a promotion next year.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in contexts involving agreements, assurances, or commitments between people. It highlights the beneficiary of the promise.

Variants and Related Words

• Hứa hẹn (v): to promise, to make a pledge.

  • Anh ấy hứa hẹn sẽ trở lại. (He promised to return.)

• Lời hứa (n): a promise, a pledge.

  • Lời hứa đó rất quan trọng với tôi. (That promise is very important to me.)

Synonyms

• To be promised: To be assured by someone's word.
• To secure a promise: To obtain a commitment from someone.

Related Idioms

• Được voi đòi tiên: To be given an inch and ask for a mile (to be greedy after receiving something).
  • Đừng có được lời rồi lại được voi đòi tiên. (Don't receive a promise and then ask for the moon.)

1. Receive a promise; be given a promise