When you promise to do something, you are saying you will definitely do it. In Chinese, the word for this is 承诺 (chéngnuò).
It's like making a commitment or an agreement with someone. You are undertaking an action or responsibility.
For example, if you say "I promise to help you," you are using 承诺. You are giving your word.
It's a very common word to express that you will follow through on something you said.
When you 承诺 (chéngnuò), you are making a promise or a commitment to do something. This verb is often used in formal contexts or for serious commitments.
It's stronger than just saying you'll do something; it implies a firm undertaking or guarantee.
When you 承诺 (chéngnuò) something, you are making a firm commitment or giving your word that you will do it. It's about promising to fulfill an obligation or achieve a certain outcome. This verb implies a level of responsibility and dedication to what you've agreed upon. Think of it as a formal or serious promise, often involving a personal guarantee.
承诺 in 30 Seconds
- make a promise
- commit to something
- take responsibility
§ What does 承诺 mean and when do people use it?
- DEFINITION
- To promise; to undertake; to commit to.
- Making personal promises: For example, a parent promising a child something, or friends making plans.
- Business agreements: Companies promising to deliver a product or service by a certain date.
- Political pledges: Politicians making promises to their constituents.
- Taking responsibility: Undertaking a task or accepting a duty.
我向你承诺我会准时到。
公司承诺提供优质服务。
他承诺要完成这项任务。
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 承诺
The verb 承诺 (chéngnuò) means 'to promise' or 'to undertake'. It's pretty straightforward to use in sentences. Just like in English, you can promise something to someone, or promise to do something.
- Grammar Point
- The basic structure is Subject + 承诺 + Object. The object can be a noun (a promise) or a clause (what is promised).
他承诺了一个更好的未来。
Translation hint: He promised a better future.
我承诺我会帮你。
Translation hint: I promise I will help you.
§ Promising to do something
When you promise to do an action, you can put the action directly after 承诺. It's quite common to see structures like 承诺 + Verb Phrase.
她承诺准时完成工作。
Translation hint: She promised to finish the work on time.
我们承诺保护环境。
Translation hint: We promise to protect the environment.
§ Using 承诺 with 'to someone'
If you want to specify who the promise is made to, you can use prepositions like 对 (duì) or 向 (xiàng) before the person. Both mean 'to' or 'towards'.
他对父母承诺会好好学习。
Translation hint: He promised his parents that he would study well. (Literally: He to his parents promised would study well.)
政府向人民承诺改善生活水平。
Translation hint: The government promised the people to improve living standards. (Literally: Government towards people promised improve living standards.)
§ 承诺 as a Noun
Sometimes 承诺 can function as a noun, meaning 'a promise' or 'a commitment'.
- Grammar Point
- When used as a noun, it often appears with verbs like 遵守 (zūnshǒu - to keep/abide by) or 履行 (lǚxíng - to fulfill/carry out).
他总是遵守他的承诺。
Translation hint: He always keeps his promises.
我们必须履行我们的承诺。
Translation hint: We must fulfill our commitments.
§ Common Phrases and Usage
做出承诺 (zuòchū chéngnuò): To make a promise.
他不想轻易做出承诺。
Translation hint: He doesn't want to make promises easily.
得到承诺 (dédào chéngnuò): To get a promise.
我得到了他的承诺。
Translation hint: I got his promise.
How Formal Is It?
"我承诺会尽力完成这个项目。(I promise I will do my best to complete this project.)"
"他答应明天帮我。(He promised to help me tomorrow.)"
"我们说好了周末一起去看电影。(We agreed/promised to go to the movies together this weekend.)"
"我们拉钩，说好了不告诉别人。(Let's pinky swear that we won't tell anyone else.)"
"我给你打包票，这事儿肯定能成。(I guarantee you, this thing will definitely work out.)"
Difficulty Rating
Two common characters. 成 (chéng) is high-frequency, 诺 (nuò) is less common but still appears in useful words.
Both characters have a moderate number of strokes (成: 6, 诺: 11). Not too difficult but requires some practice.
Standard Pinyin tones, no tricky initial or final sounds. Straightforward to pronounce.
Distinctive sounds, unlikely to be confused with other common words.
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我承诺会按时完成这项工作。
I promise to finish this work on time.
主语 + 承诺 + 谓语动词 + 宾语
他承诺不再犯同样的错误。
He promised not to make the same mistake again.
主语 + 承诺 + 否定词 + 谓语动词 + 宾语
公司承诺为员工提供更好的福利。
The company promises to provide better benefits for its employees.
主语 + 承诺 + 为 + 宾语1 + 提供 + 宾语2
你承诺过会保守这个秘密。
You promised to keep this secret.
主语 + 承诺 + 动词短语
我们承诺会尽力帮助你。
We promise to do our best to help you.
主语 + 承诺 + 尽力 + 谓语动词 + 宾语
即使很困难，我也承诺会坚持下去。
Even if it's difficult, I promise to persevere.
条件从句 + 主语 + 承诺 + 谓语动词
他承诺，如果能成功，就会请大家吃饭。
He promised that if he succeeded, he would treat everyone to a meal.
主语 + 承诺 + 如果...就...
请你承诺以后不再做这样的事。
Please promise not to do such things again in the future.
祈使句 + 承诺 + 否定词 + 谓语动词
我承诺会按时完成这项工作。
I promise to complete this work on time.
他承诺不再犯同样的错误。
He promised not to make the same mistake again.
公司承诺为员工提供更好的福利。
The company promises to provide better benefits for its employees.
我们承诺会对客户的隐私保密。
We promise to keep customer privacy confidential.
政府承诺会改善当地的交通状况。
The government promised to improve local traffic conditions.
他没有兑现自己的承诺。
He didn't keep his promise.
请你承诺下次不会迟到。
Please promise that you won't be late next time.
我们承诺提供最优质的服务。
We are committed to providing the highest quality service.
公司向所有员工承诺，年底会发放丰厚的奖金，以表彰他们一年的辛勤工作。
The company promised all employees that generous bonuses would be issued at the end of the year to acknowledge their hard work throughout the year.
A common structure is '向...承诺...' (to promise...to...).
他承诺会全力以赴地完成这项艰巨的任务，不辜负大家的期望。
He promised to spare no effort to complete this arduous task, living up to everyone's expectations.
Here, '承诺会...' indicates a promise to do something.
政府承诺将采取有效措施，改善空气质量，确保市民的健康。
The government promised to take effective measures to improve air quality and ensure the health of its citizens.
'承诺将...' is often used for promises about future actions by organizations or governments.
尽管面临重重困难，他仍然承诺要实现自己的梦想，永不放弃。
Despite facing many difficulties, he still promised to realize his dreams and never give up.
The phrase '承诺要...' emphasizes determination in the promise.
她承诺保守这个秘密，无论发生什么，都不会泄露出去。
She promised to keep this secret, no matter what happened, she would not reveal it.
'承诺保守秘密' is a fixed expression for promising to keep a secret.
我们承诺为您提供最优质的服务，并对您的满意度负责。
We promise to provide you with the highest quality service and be responsible for your satisfaction.
This example shows '承诺为您提供...' for promising a service.
虽然他做出了很多承诺，但很少能兑现，这让大家对他失去了信任。
Although he made many promises, he rarely fulfilled them, which caused everyone to lose trust in him.
'做出承诺' means 'to make a promise', and '兑现承诺' means 'to fulfill a promise'.
在婚礼上，他们互相承诺将相爱一生，共同面对未来的挑战。
At the wedding, they promised each other to love each other for a lifetime and face future challenges together.
'互相承诺' indicates a mutual promise between two parties.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
我承诺会帮助你。(Wǒ chéngnuò huì bāngzhù nǐ.)
I promise I will help you.
他没有兑现他的承诺。(Tā méiyǒu duìxiàn tā de chéngnuò.)
He didn't honor his promise.
请你给我一个承诺。(Qǐng nǐ gěi wǒ yīgè chéngnuò.)
Please give me a promise.
我们必须履行我们的承诺。(Wǒmen bìxū lǚxíng wǒmen de chéngnuò.)
We must fulfill our commitment.
他向她作出了承诺。(Tā xiàng tā zuòchū le chéngnuò.)
He made a promise to her.
他的承诺是认真的。(Tā de chéngnuò shì rènzhēn de.)
His promise is serious.
她违背了自己的承诺。(Tā wéibèi le zìjǐ de chéngnuò.)
She broke her own promise.
这个承诺非常重要。(Zhège chéngnuò fēicháng zhòngyào.)
This commitment is very important.
我们相信他的承诺。(Wǒmen xiāngxìn tā de chéngnuò.)
We believe in his promise.
他们要求书面承诺。(Tāmen yāoqiú shūmiàn chéngnuò.)
They asked for a written promise.
Word Family
Nouns
Test Yourself 60 questions
我 ___ 你，我会来。
The sentence means 'I promise you, I will come.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise'.
他 ___ 会帮助我。
The sentence means 'He promised to help me.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise'.
请你 ___ 不要迟到。
The sentence means 'Please promise not to be late.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise'.
我 ___ 妈妈，我会好好学习。
The sentence means 'I promised my mom that I would study hard.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise'.
他没有 ___ 他的话。
The sentence means 'He did not keep his promise.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise'.
这是一个重要的 ___。
The sentence means 'This is an important promise.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) can also be used as a noun meaning 'promise'.
This sentence means 'I promise to come.' In Chinese, the structure is subject + 承诺 + verb phrase.
This sentence means 'He did not keep his promise.' 遵守 (zūnshǒu) means 'to keep' or 'to abide by.'
This sentence means 'She gave me a promise.' '给' (gěi) means 'to give'.
他___会帮我的。
The sentence means 'He promised to help me.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise.'
我___明天给你打电话。
The sentence means 'I promise to call you tomorrow.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) fits best here.
他们___会按时完成工作。
The sentence means 'They promised to finish the work on time.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) is the correct verb.
我___过不告诉你。
The sentence means 'I promised not to tell you.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) is the appropriate word here.
经理___给我们加薪。
The sentence means 'The manager promised to give us a raise.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise.'
她___会保守这个秘密。
The sentence means 'She promised to keep this secret.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) is the best fit.
他___会帮我。
The sentence means 'He promised to help me.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) means 'to promise.'
我___你，这件事我会处理好。
This sentence means 'I promise you, I will handle this matter well.' '承诺' fits the context of making a guarantee.
公司___提供更好的服务。
The sentence means 'The company promises to provide better service.' '承诺' indicates a formal pledge.
他没有___过会来。
This sentence means 'He didn't promise he would come.' '承诺' is the appropriate word for making a commitment.
我们应该兑现我们的___。
The sentence means 'We should fulfill our promises.' '承诺' (chéngnuò) is a noun here, referring to 'a promise'.
你必须___我，你会保守秘密。
This sentence means 'You must promise me that you will keep the secret.' '承诺' is used for making a firm commitment.
He promised to finish the work as soon as possible.
I don't make promises lightly, but once I do, I try my best to keep them.
Do you have any commitments for this trip?
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他承诺明天会来帮我。
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请你承诺你会保密。
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我们承诺提供最好的服务。
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This sentence means 'He promised to help me.' The structure is Subject + 承诺 (promise) + Verb Phrase. '会' indicates future action.
This means 'She always fulfills her promises.' '履行' means to fulfill or carry out. '总是' means always.
This sentence means 'The company promises to guarantee the quality of its products.' '保证' means to guarantee or ensure. '产品' means product and '质量' means quality.
公司向所有员工___，今年年底会发放丰厚的年终奖。
公司向员工“承诺”发放奖金，表示公司做出了保证。
他___过要帮我搬家，但是临时有事来不了了。
“承诺”在这里表示他曾经做出过帮忙的保证。
政府___，将采取措施改善环境污染问题。
政府“承诺”采取措施，表示政府做出了明确的保证和决心。
作为团队负责人，我___完成这个项目，不辜负大家的期望。
“承诺”完成项目，表示负责人做出了保证，并承担责任。
父母对孩子的爱是无私的，他们的___永远不会改变。
父母对孩子的爱是一种永恒的“承诺”，表示一种不变的保证和付出。
尽管遇到困难，他还是坚守了自己的___，最终成功解决了问题。
他坚守了自己的“承诺”，表示他信守了自己做出的保证。
她___要帮助我完成这项任务，但最终还是没有兑现。
承诺 (chéngnuò) means 'to promise' or 'to undertake'. In this context, it fits perfectly as the woman promised to help but didn't follow through. 同意 (tóngyì) means 'to agree', 允许 (yǔnxǔ) means 'to permit', and 保证 (bǎozhèng) means 'to guarantee'. While 'guarantee' is close, 'promise' is a better fit for the nuance of a broken word.
公司领导___，如果业绩达标，所有员工都会有奖金。
承诺 (chéngnuò) is the best fit here because the company leadership is making a promise or undertaking an obligation regarding bonuses. 吩咐 (fēnfù) means 'to instruct', 提议 (tíyì) means 'to propose', and 要求 (yāoqiú) means 'to demand'.
尽管面临重重困难，他仍然___会按时完成项目。
承诺 (chéngnuò) is the most suitable word as it conveys the idea of making a firm promise despite difficulties. 劝说 (quànshuō) means 'to persuade', 建议 (jiànyì) means 'to suggest', and 汇报 (huìbào) means 'to report'.
在商业合作中，书面承诺比口头承诺更具法律约束力。
This statement is true. In most legal systems, written promises (书面承诺) are indeed more legally binding and easier to prove than verbal promises (口头承诺).
如果一个人承诺了某事，但后来发现自己做不到，他就不应该提前告知对方。
This statement is false. If someone realizes they cannot fulfill a promise, it is generally considered responsible and ethical to inform the other party as soon as possible.
“承诺”这个词通常用于描述政府或组织对公众的正式宣言。
This statement is true. The word '承诺' (chéngnuò) can be used to describe formal declarations or commitments made by governments or organizations to the public.
This sentence means 'He promised to complete the project on time.' The correct order follows Subject (他), Verb (承诺), Object/Clause (会按时完成项目).
This sentence means 'She promised to help me cook on the weekend.' The correct order is Subject (她), Verb (承诺), Time (周末), Object/Clause (会帮我做饭).
This sentence means 'We promise to abide by all regulations.' The correct order is Subject (我们), Verb (承诺), Object/Clause (遵守所有法规).
Imagine you are a CEO. Write an internal memo to your employees, promising to address their recent concerns about work-life balance. Include specific actions your company will take. Use the word "承诺" (chéngnuò) at least once.
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Sample answer
各位同事：我了解大家近期对于工作与生活平衡的担忧。在此，我承诺公司将采取一系列积极措施来改善这一状况，包括弹性工作时间政策的推行和员工福利的增加，以确保大家能够更好地兼顾工作与家庭。
You are writing a letter of recommendation for a former colleague. Describe a situation where they demonstrated their commitment to a project or task, using "承诺" (chéngnuò) to highlight their dedication. The letter should be formal and professional.
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在与张先生共事期间，我亲眼见证了他对项目的高度承诺。即使面临诸多挑战，他也从未动摇，始终坚守自己的承诺，确保了项目的顺利完成。他是一位值得信赖的同事。
Write a short blog post (around 100 words) for an environmental organization. The post should encourage people to make a personal commitment to reducing plastic waste, using "承诺" (chéngnuò) to emphasize this personal vow. Focus on practical, everyday actions.
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我们每个人都可以为环境保护贡献一份力量。从今天起，让我们共同承诺，减少一次性塑料制品的使用。比如，自带购物袋，拒绝塑料吸管，选择可重复使用的水杯。这些小小的承诺，汇聚起来就是巨大的改变。地球的未来，需要我们的共同承诺！
根据文章，为什么公司面临信誉危机？
Read this passage:
一家公司在发布新产品时，向消费者承诺产品将提供卓越的性能和无与伦比的用户体验。然而，产品上市后，用户普遍反映其质量未达预期，甚至出现了多项技术故障。这导致了公司信誉受损，并面临大量退货和投诉。面对危机，公司管理层召开紧急会议，讨论如何挽回消费者的信任。
根据文章，为什么公司面临信誉危机？
文章中明确指出公司向消费者承诺了卓越性能和用户体验，但产品上市后质量未达预期并出现故障，即未能兑现承诺，导致信誉受损。
文章中明确指出公司向消费者承诺了卓越性能和用户体验，但产品上市后质量未达预期并出现故障，即未能兑现承诺，导致信誉受损。
文章中提到各国代表承诺了什么？
Read this passage:
在一次国际会议上，各国代表就气候变化问题进行了激烈讨论。最终，他们达成了一项具有里程碑意义的协议，承诺将共同努力，减少温室气体排放，并为发展中国家提供技术和资金支持。这项承诺被认为是全球应对气候变化迈出的重要一步，但也面临着如何有效执行的挑战。
文章中提到各国代表承诺了什么？
文章中直接说明了各国代表承诺将“共同努力，减少温室气体排放，并为发展中国家提供技术和资金支持”。
文章中直接说明了各国代表承诺将“共同努力，减少温室气体排放，并为发展中国家提供技术和资金支持”。
小李向面试官承诺了什么？
Read this passage:
小李在面试一家知名公司时，向面试官承诺他将在未来五年内帮助公司实现市场份额翻倍的目标。他详细阐述了自己的策略和计划，表现出极强的自信心和雄心。面试官对他的远见和决心印象深刻，认为他是一个有潜力为公司带来巨大贡献的人才。最终，小李成功获得了这份工作。
小李向面试官承诺了什么？
文章中明确提到小李向面试官承诺“他将在未来五年内帮助公司实现市场份额翻倍的目标”。
文章中明确提到小李向面试官承诺“他将在未来五年内帮助公司实现市场份额翻倍的目标”。
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Summary
Use 承诺 to express making a promise or taking on a commitment.
- make a promise
- commit to something
- take responsibility
Example
他承诺会永远爱她。
