Definition
诚信 describes a person or organization that is honest, trustworthy, and acts with integrity — it emphasizes consistent moral character and reliability, especially in business or society. It is stronger and broader than 诚实 (chéng shí 'honest'), which simply means not lying, and differs from 诚恳 (chéng kěn 'sincere'), which refers to a genuine attitude or manner.
adjective
honesttrustworthyhaving integrity
Easily confused
- 成心chéng xīnsound-alikeintentionally; deliberately; on purpose
Examples
- 诚信，。Tā zuò shēngyi hěn chéng xìn, cóng bú piàn rén.He is very honest in business and never cheats people.
- 诚信。Zhè jiā gōngsī yìzhí jiānchí chéng xìn jīngyíng.This company has always insisted on operating with integrity.
- 诚信。chéng xìn shì Zhōnghuá mínzú de chuántǒng měidé.Integrity is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
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