Definition
威信 combines 'prestige' (威) and 'trust' (信) — it's the moral authority and credibility a person or institution commands from others. Unlike 声望 (prestige in society) or 信誉 (trustworthiness in business), 威信 emphasizes the blend of respect and trust that makes people willingly follow or believe. It's stronger than 名声 (general reputation) and implies active influence, not just being well-known.
noun
prestige and trustmoral authority (that one commands from the public)
Examples
- ，威信。Tā hěn niánqīng, dàn yǐjīng zài tuánduì zhōng jiànlì le wēi xìn.He is very young, but has already built up prestige and trust within the team.
- ，威信。Zhèngfǔ tōngguò duō nián de nǔlì, zài rénmín zhōng yǒu le hěn gāo de wēi xìn.Through years of effort, the government has gained great prestige and trust among the people.
- 威信。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàoshòu zài tóngshì zhōng hěn yǒu wēi xìn.This old professor has high prestige and trust among his colleagues.
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