信奉 (xìn fèng) — to believe in (a religion, doctrine, ideology)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to believe in or adhere to a religion, doctrine, or ideology — stronger and more committed than 相信 (which just means 'to believe/think true').
verb
to believe in (a religion, doctrine, ideology)
Examples
- 信奉。Tā xìn fèng fó jiào.He believes in Buddhism.
- 信奉。Hěn duō rén xìn fèng zì yóu hé píng děng.Many people believe in freedom and equality.
- 信奉。Tā yì shēng xìn fèng zhè ge lǐ niàn.She believed in this principle her whole life.
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