自信

zì xìn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to have confidence in oneself
2. self-confidence

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自卑 zì bēi 自卑 zì bēi to have low self-esteem 自卑 (zìbēi) means low self-esteem, the opposite of self-confidence.: to have low self-esteem
• 胆怯 dǎn qiè 胆怯 dǎn qiè timidity 胆怯 (dǎnqiè) means timid or cowardly, lacking the boldness associated with self-confidence.: timidity

Related words

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• 信心 xìn xīn 信心 xìn xīn confidence 信心 (xìnxīn) refers to confidence or faith, while 自信 (zìxìn) emphasizes self-confidence.: confidence
• 自豪 zì háo 自豪 zì háo proud (of one's achievements etc) 自豪 (zìháo) means proud, a feeling that can arise from self-confidence.: proud (of one's achievements etc)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 自信 (zìxìn) as a noun only; it is commonly used as an adjective (e.g., 他很自信). Use 信心 (xìnxīn) for the noun 'confidence' in many contexts.

Example Sentences

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她很 自信 。

She is very confident.

四个 自信

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 12072743)

我現在 自信 感滿滿。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13109230)

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Words Containing 自信

• 自信心 自信心 zì xìn xīn: self-confidence

Child Words of 自信

• 信 信 xìn: letter
• 自 自 zì: self