hứa nguyện
Definition
- Verb:
- To vow / To pledge: To make a solemn promise or commitment, often of a spiritual or religious nature. It implies a deeper, more binding commitment than a simple promise.
- To make a vow: To formally dedicate oneself to a specific course of action, duty, or life, frequently before a divine entity or as part of a religious practice.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy hứa nguyện sẽ sống một cuộc đời tu hành. (She vowed to live a religious life.)
- Trước bàn thờ, anh ấy hứa nguyện trung thành suốt đời. (Before the altar, he pledged lifelong loyalty.)
- Họ hứa nguyện giúp đỡ người nghèo. (They made a vow to help the poor.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hứa nguyện" is considered formal and is used in contexts involving serious personal commitment, spirituality, or solemn oaths. It is less common in everyday conversation.
- It often appears in religious, ceremonial, or literary contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Lời nguyện (n): a vow, a pledge.
- Anh ấy giữ vững lời nguyện. (He kept his vow.)
- Thề nguyền (v): to swear an oath, to pledge (often with a similar solemn connotation, but can be used in both romantic and solemn contexts).
- Họ thề nguyền sống chết có nhau. (They swore to be together in life and death.)
Synonyms
- Pledge: To commit solemnly.
- Vow: To promise solemnly, especially in a religious context.
- Swear: To make a solemn declaration or promise.
Related Idioms
- While "hứa nguyện" itself is typically used as a standalone verb, it relates to the concept of:
- Giữ lời nguyện: To keep one's vow.
- Cả đời ông ấy đều giữ lời nguyện. (He kept his vow his entire life.)