季布一诺 — “A promise that is sure to be kept”
季布一诺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a promise that is sure to be kept”. A solemn and reliable promise; a man of his word. Literally, “Ji Bu's one promise”.
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Origin and Story of 季布一诺
Ji Bu, a native of the State of Chu during the late Qin Dynasty and early Han Dynasty, served as a prominent general under Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention. He later surrendered to Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of the Western Han Dynasty, and was appointed as the Administrator of Hedong.
Throughout his life, Ji Bu was renowned for his trustworthiness. He always fulfilled whatever he promised and never broke his word. He was known for his chivalry and strict adherence to his promises. Hence, people often said: 'A hundred jin of gold is not as good as Ji Bu's single promise.'
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What does 季布一诺 mean?
季布一诺 (jì bù yī nuò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a promise that is sure to be kept”.
How do you pronounce 季布一诺?
季布一诺 is pronounced jì bù yī nuò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 季布一诺 literally mean?
Literally, 季布一诺 means “Ji Bu's one promise”. It is used to mean “a promise that is sure to be kept”.
Where does 季布一诺 come from?
季布一诺 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 季布一诺?
季布：人名，很讲信用，从不食言。季布的承诺。比喻极有信用，不食言。