English–Chinese
“take an oath” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxuān shì
Example
请举手并宣誓。qíng jú shǒu bìng xuān shì
Please raise your hand and take an oath.
How to say “take an oath” in Chinese
“Take an oath” in Chinese is 宣誓 (xuān shì).
A solemn promise spoken aloud before other people or an institution.
Example sentences with 宣誓
法官在就职当天向宪法宣誓。fǎ guān zài jiù zhí dàng tiān xiàng xiàn fǎ xuān shì
The judge took an oath to the Constitution on the day they took office.
Tips for using 宣誓
- English speakers often use "promise" for both casual and serious commitments, but this verb marks a public or institutional commitment and therefore sounds formal in everyday conversation.