新加坡国家信约
Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē
新加坡国家信约 (Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē) is the Chinese way to say the singapore pledge.
This phrase refers to the national pledge of Singapore, which citizens recite to express their loyalty to the country.
How do you pronounce it?
Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē
Did you know?
- The phrase 新加坡国家信约 is part of a multilingual identity where the pledge is also recited in Malay, the national language of Singapore.
- In Singaporean schools, students typically recite the pledge while standing at attention and placing their right hand over their heart.
- While the pledge is recited in English and Chinese, the Chinese version 新加坡国家信约 is not a direct translation but a carefully crafted equivalent to ensure the emotional weight remains the same in both languages.
Examples in context
- 我们，新加坡的公民，
立志团结为一体，
不分种族、语言或宗教，
建设民主社会，
基于公正和平等，
以实现国家的幸福、繁荣和进步。We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language, or religion, to build a democratic society, based on justice and equality, so as to achieve happiness, prosperity, and progress for our nation. - 我们经常在学校朗诵新加坡国家信约。Wǒmen jīngcháng zài xuéxiào lǎngsòng Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē.We often recite the Singapore Pledge at school.
- 他非常认真地背诵新加坡国家信约。Tā fēicháng rènzhēn de bèisòng Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē.He recites the Singapore Pledge very seriously.
- 小朋友们正在学习新加坡国家信约。Xiǎopéngyǒumen zhèngzài xuéxí Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē.The children are learning the Singapore Pledge.
Example conversation
Two students are preparing for a national day ceremony at school.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen浩然，你会背新加坡国家信约吗？Hàorán, nǐ huì bèi Xīnjiāpō guójiā xìnyuē ma?Haoran, can you recite the Singapore Pledge?
- 浩然 Haoran我会，我每天都在练习。Wǒ huì, wǒ měitiān dōu zài liànxí.I can, I practice it every day.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen那太好了，明天我们要一起表演。Nà tài hǎole, míngtiān wǒmen yào yīqǐ biǎoyǎn.That's great, we are performing together tomorrow.
- 浩然 Haoran没问题，我准备好了。Méi wèntí, wǒ zhǔnbèi hǎole.No problem, I am ready.
