指天为誓 — “To swear by heaven”
指天为誓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear by heaven”. To make a solemn vow or oath, often indicating strong resolve or loyalty. Literally, “Point to heaven as an oath”.
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指天为誓 Pronunciation and Pinyin
指天为誓 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 指天为誓
他指天为誓，一定会尽力帮助陷入困境的朋友。
He swore by heaven that he would do his best to help his friend who was in trouble.
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Synonyms of 指天为誓
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What does 指天为誓 mean?
指天为誓 (zhǐ tiān wéi shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear by heaven”.
How do you pronounce 指天为誓?
指天为誓 is pronounced zhǐ tiān wéi shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 指天为誓 literally mean?
Literally, 指天为誓 means “Point to heaven as an oath”. It is used to mean “to swear by heaven”.
What is the Chinese definition of 指天为誓?
誓：发誓。指着天誓。表示意志坚决或对人表示忠诚。