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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to guarantee' with 保证 (bǎozhèng)

    Actions & Events
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    Subject + 向 + Person + 保证 + Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 保证 (bǎozhèng) means "to guarantee," "to assure," or "to promise" in Chinese. It is used when someone gives their word or makes a firm commitment about something. It can be followed by a clause describing what is being guaranteed.

    Examples

    • 我保证下次不会迟到了。

      Wǒ bǎozhèng xià cì bù huì chídào le.

      I promise I won't be late next time.

    • 他保证这个产品的质量没有问题。

      Tā bǎozhèng zhège chǎnpǐn de zhìliàng méiyǒu wèntí.

      He guarantees there are no quality issues with this product.

    • 我可以保证这件事是真的。

      Wǒ kěyǐ bǎozhèng zhè jiàn shì shì zhēn de.

      I can guarantee that this matter is true.

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