笃信 (dǔ xìn) — to sincerely believe in (a principle, religion, or philosophy); to have strong faith in
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning to sincerely and firmly believe in a principle, religion, or philosophy. Much stronger and more literary than the everyday 相信.
verb
to sincerely believe in (a principle, religion, or philosophy)to have strong faith in
Examples
- 笃信，。Tā dǔ xìn fó jiào, měi tiān dōu huì dǎ zuò.He sincerely believes in Buddhism and meditates every day.
- 笃信。Hěn duō rén dǔ xìn zhè ge lǐ niàn néng gǎi biàn shì jiè.Many people sincerely believe that this idea can change the world.
- 笃信。Tā dǔ xìn zhī shi néng dài lái zhēn zhèng de zì yóu.She sincerely believes that knowledge brings true freedom.
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