信心
xìn xīn HSK 4

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📚 Example Sentences

他对考试很有信心。
Tā duì kǎoshì hěn yǒu xìnxīn.
He is very confident about the exam.
信心让我更努力。
Xìnxīn ràng wǒ gèng nǔlì.
Confidence makes me work harder.
她说话时很有信心。
Tā shuōhuà shí hěn yǒu xìnxīn.
She speaks with great confidence.
我有信心。
Wǒ yǒu xìnxīn.
I have confidence.
他充满信心。
Tā chōngmǎn xìnxīn.
He is full of confidence.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 信 (letter/mail, also 'trust' as in 相信) + 心 (heart). Imagine receiving a heartfelt letter that gives you confidence—'trust in your heart' leads to 信心.

📝 Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written Chinese. Common in discussions about personal ability (e.g., exams, work), encouragement, or expressing belief in others (e.g., '我对你有信心' - I have confidence in you).

📖 Grammar Points

Often used with verbs like 有 (have), 充满 (be full of), or 失去 (lose). Common pattern: Subject + 有/没有 + 信心 + (在...) + Verb Phrase (e.g., 我有信心学好中文 - I have confidence in learning Chinese well).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, expressing 信心 is encouraged as a positive attitude, but overt self-confidence may sometimes be tempered with humility. It's often emphasized in educational or professional settings to motivate achievement.

🔄 Similar Words

自信 (zìxìn) specifically means 'self-confidence,' focusing on belief in oneself, while 信心 is broader and can refer to confidence in oneself, others, or situations. 信任 (xìnrèn) means 'trust' and is more about reliance on someone's character or reliability.

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