山盟海誓海誓山盟
[shān méng hăi shì hăi shì shān méng]
This translates to 'Oath made before mountains; vow made before seas'. Traditionally symbolizes a deep, unchanging promise made with the grandeur of mountains and immensity of seas as witness. Repeating both terms (mountain oaths sea vows) adds a rhythm and poetic element, intensifying the emotion conveyed. It represents eternal commitments or promises between two people which are often used when declaring love between lovers.