信物 (xìn wù) — token of trust; keepsake or object that authenticates a promise, relationship, or loyalty
Definition
A 信物 is a physical object given to prove a promise, bond, or identity — like a love token, pledge, or credential. Often carries emotional or symbolic weight beyond its material value.
noun
token of trustkeepsake or object that authenticates a promiserelationshipor loyalty
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 信物。Zhè duì yù pèi shì tā men de dìng qíng xìn wù.This pair of jade pendants is their love token.
- 信物，。Tā ná chū xìn wù, zhèng míng zì jǐ shì jiāng jūn pài lái de.He showed the token to prove he was sent by the general.
- 信物。Gǔ rén jiāo huàn xìn wù yǐ shì yǒng bú bèi pàn.People in ancient times exchanged tokens to show they would never betray each other.
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