Chinese

xiāngxìn
Meaning: to believe; to trust
Part of Speech: Verb

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相
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Example sentences

I believe you are right.
不要相信所謂的專家。
不要相信所谓的专家。
Don't trust those so-called experts.
古希臘人相信有很多神。
古希腊人相信有很多神。
The ancient Greeks believed in many gods.
許多人相信中藥對慢性病有效。
许多人相信中药对慢性病有效。
Many people believe that Chinese medicine is effective for chronic diseases.
我們應該明辨是非,不要隨便相信謠言。
我们应该明辨是非,不要随便相信谣言。
We should distinguish between right and wrong and not easily believe rumors.
有宗教信仰的人,大多相信生前作惡,死後要下地獄。
有宗教信仰的人,大多相信生前作恶,死后要下地狱。
Most people with religious beliefs believe that those who do evil during their lifetime will go to hell after death.
我們應該破除迷信,相信科學。
我们应该破除迷信,相信科学。
We should abolish superstition and believe in science.
人們相信正義的力量終究會戰勝邪惡。
人们相信正义的力量终究会战胜邪恶。
People believe that the power of justice will eventually triumph over evil.
只有傻瓜才會相信那種謊言。
只有傻瓜才会相信那种谎言。
Only a fool would believe that kind of lie.
網路上有很多不實的傳言,千萬不要輕易相信。
网路上有很多不实的传言,千万不要轻易相信。
There are many false rumors on the internet; you must not believe them easily.

Usage Notes

To accept as true or reliable.

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