firmly believe; reliable information
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to firmly believe; to be convinced
formalOften used in a formal or determined tone, expressing strong conviction. The object can be a fact, an ideal, a person's words, etc.
Wǒ我
men们
què确
xìn信
zhè这
yī一
chóng崇
gāo高
lǐ理
xiǎng想
yī一
dìng定
néng能
shí实
xiàn现
。
We are convinced that this lofty ideal will definitely be achieved.
Yī医
shēng生
què确
xìn信
bìng病
rén人
huì会
hěn很
kuài快
kāng康
fù复
。
The doctor is convinced the patient will recover soon.
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Wǒ我
què确
xìn信
tā他
shuō说
de的
shì是
shí实
huà话
。
I'm convinced he is telling the truth.
noun
reliable information; confirmation
informalOften used in informal or business contexts, especially in Northern dialects with the diminutive suffix '儿'. It refers to concrete, reliable news or a final answer.
Bù不
guǎn管
shì事
chéng成
yǔ与
fǒu否
，
qǐng请
jìn尽
sù速
gěi给
gè个
què确
xìn信
r儿
。
Regardless of whether the matter is successful or not, please give me a confirmation as soon as possible.
Tā他
hái还
méi没
gěi给
wǒ我
zhǔn准
xìn信
r儿
，
wǒ我
děi得
děng等
tā他
de的
què确
xìn信
。
He hasn't given me a definite answer yet; I have to wait for his confirmation.
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Zhè这
shì事
nǐ你
děi得
dǎ打
tīng听
gè个
què确
xìn信
zài再
xíng行
dòng动
。
You need to get reliable information before acting on this matter.