听信 (tīng xìn) — to believe (what one hears, often without verification)
Definition
听信 means to believe and act on what one hears (lies, rumors, gossip), usually without checking. It often carries a negative sense — implying the listener was gullible or misled.
verb
to believe (what one hears, often without verification)
Examples
- 听信。Nǐ bú yīng gāi tīng xìn tā de huǎng yán.You shouldn't believe his lies.
- 听信。Hěn duō rén róng yì tīng xìn yáo yán.Many people easily believe rumors.
- 听信。Fǎ guān bú huì tīng xìn yí miàn zhī cí.The judge will not believe one-sided statements.
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