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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to believe' with 相信 (xiāngxìn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 相信 + Object / Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 相信 (xiāngxìn) means "to believe" or "to trust" and is used when expressing confidence in a person, statement, or idea. It can take a noun or a clause as its object. For example, 相信我 means "believe me" or "trust me."

    Examples

    • 你要相信自己,一定能做到的。

      Nǐ yào xiāngxìn zìjǐ, yīdìng néng zuòdào de.

      You should believe in yourself; you can definitely do it.

    • 我不太相信他说的话。

      Wǒ bú tài xiāngxìn tā shuō de huà.

      I don't really believe what he said.

    • 她相信努力一定会有回报。

      Tā xiāngxìn nǔlì yīdìng huì yǒu huíbào.

      She believes that hard work will surely pay off.

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