keep one's word; be trustworthy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to keep one's word; to honor one's commitments; to be trustworthy
Describes a person who consistently keeps promises and maintains integrity. Often used to describe personal character in both formal and informal contexts.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
shǒu守
xìn信
de的
rén人
，
bú不
huì会
shī失
yuē约
de的
。
He is a trustworthy person who won't break appointments.
Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
zuì最
zhòng重
yào要
de的
shì是
shǒu守
xìn信
。
The most important thing in doing business is keeping one's word.
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Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zuò做
yī一
gè个
shǒu守
xìn信
yòng用
de的
gōng公
mín民
。
We should be citizens who keep our promises.
Tā他
yī一
xiàng向
hěn很
shǒu守
xìn信
，
dā答
yìng应
de的
shì事
yī一
dìng定
huì会
zuò做
dào到
。
He has always been very trustworthy; he will definitely do what he promised.