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信念

xìn niàn
个 gè 种 zhǒng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. faith
  2. 2. belief
  3. 3. conviction

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
怀疑
huái yí

to doubt (sth)

lack of belief or doubt

Synonyms

1 item
信仰
xìn yǎng

to believe in (a religion)

when referring to religious or spiritual faith

Usage notes

Formality

信念 is a formal word often used in serious discussions about principles, values, or strong beliefs; less common in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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他对未来的 信念 非常坚定。
His conviction about the future is very firm.
有 信念 。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13138801)

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Child Words of 信念

信
xìn

letter

念
niàn

to read