To swear an oath (of office) in Chinese: 宣誓 (xuān shì)

xuān shì

to swear an oath (of office)

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Definitions

  1. 1to swear an oath (of office)
  2. 2to make a vow

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ㄒㄩㄢ

xuān

/ x/ ü/ an/ first tone

ㄕˋ

shì

/ shˋ/ fourth tone

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  • 新官员在台上庄严宣誓。

    xīn guān yuán zài tái shàng zhuāng yán xuān shì。

    The new official solemnly took an oath on the stage.

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