Usage of 相信
The verb 相信 (xiāngxìn) means 'to believe' or 'to trust' someone or something as true or reliable. It is commonly used when expressing confidence in a person's ability, honesty, or in the truth of a statement.
Common Collocations
- 相信自己 (xiāngxìn zìjǐ): believe in oneself, often used to encourage confidence.
- 相信别人 (xiāngxìn biérén): trust others, implying reliance on others' words or actions.
- 相信科学 (xiāngxìn kēxué): believe in science, contrasting with superstition or doubt.
Nuances
When you say 相信, you imply a conscious acceptance or trust based on some reason or evidence, not blind faith. It is stronger than just 'hope' or 'wish'.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 相信 with 信任 (xìnrèn), which focuses more on trustworthiness and reliability in relationships. 相信 is more about believing facts or someone's words.
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This word is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Mandarin.
Usage of 相信
The verb 相信 (xiāngxìn) means 'to believe' or 'to trust' someone or something as true or reliable. It is commonly used when expressing confidence in a person's ability, honesty, or in the truth of a statement.
Common Collocations
- 相信自己 (xiāngxìn zìjǐ): believe in oneself, often used to encourage confidence.
- 相信别人 (xiāngxìn biérén): trust others, implying reliance on others' words or actions.
- 相信科学 (xiāngxìn kēxué): believe in science, contrasting with superstition or doubt.
Nuances
When you say 相信, you imply a conscious acceptance or trust based on some reason or evidence, not blind faith. It is stronger than just 'hope' or 'wish'.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 相信 with 信任 (xìnrèn), which focuses more on trustworthiness and reliability in relationships. 相信 is more about believing facts or someone's words.
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This word is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Mandarin.
Usage of 相信
The verb 相信 (xiāngxìn) means 'to believe' or 'to trust' someone or something as true or reliable. It is commonly used when expressing confidence in a person's ability, honesty, or in the truth of a statement.
Common Collocations
- 相信自己 (xiāngxìn zìjǐ): believe in oneself, often used to encourage confidence.
- 相信别人 (xiāngxìn biérén): trust others, implying reliance on others' words or actions.
- 相信科学 (xiāngxìn kēxué): believe in science, contrasting with superstition or doubt.
Nuances
When you say 相信, you imply a conscious acceptance or trust based on some reason or evidence, not blind faith. It is stronger than just 'hope' or 'wish'.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 相信 with 信任 (xìnrèn), which focuses more on trustworthiness and reliability in relationships. 相信 is more about believing facts or someone's words.
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This word is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Mandarin.