Definition
坚信 (jiān xìn) means 'to firmly believe' and implies a strong, unwavering conviction rooted in personal faith or principle. It is stronger than 相信 (xiāng xìn 'to believe') and, unlike 确信 (què xìn), which can follow reasoning or evidence, 坚信 stresses steadfastness over time or despite doubt.
verb
to firmly believeto be convinced
Easily confused
- 艰辛jiān xīnsound-alikearduous, difficult
Examples
- 坚信。Tā jiān xìn zìjǐ de nǔlì bú huì báifèi.She firmly believes that her efforts will not be wasted.
- 坚信。Wǒ jiān xìn tōngguò búduàn xuéxí kěyǐ gǎibiàn mìngyùn.I firmly believe that through continuous learning, one can change one's destiny.
- 坚信。Qúnzhòng jiān xìn zhèngfǔ de juécè shì zhèngquè de.The public firmly believes that the government's decision is correct.
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