Definition
信仰 (xìnyǎng) is a noun or verb meaning 'faith/belief', almost always in a religious or deeply held conviction (e.g., belief in a god or ideology). It is stronger and more abstract than 相信 (to believe a fact) or 信任 (to trust a person). As a noun, it overlaps with 信念 (a principled conviction), but 信仰 leans toward religious or spiritual faith, while 信念 is broader (moral/political).
verb
to believe in (a religion)to have faith in
noun
faithbeliefconviction
Examples
- 信仰。Hěnduō rén xìn yǎng fójiào.Many people believe in Buddhism.
- 信仰。Tā duì zìjǐ de xìn yǎng fēicháng jiāndìng.He is very firm in his faith.
- 信仰。Měi ge rén dōu yǒu xuǎnzé xìn yǎng de zìyóu.Everyone has the freedom to choose their beliefs.
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