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信用 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
信用xìnyòngto trustHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7982, Hard
信用xìnyòngcredit (commerce)HSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7982, Hard
信用xìnyòngtrustworthinessHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7982, Hard
信用xìnyòngcreditworthinessHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #7982, Hard
xìnyòng(xin4yong4)xin yong T4
  1. 1to trust
  2. 2credit (commerce)
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March 24, 2026

信用xìnyòng(xin4yong4)

信用 refers to the concepts of trust and creditworthiness in financial contexts. It can signify both the trust one has in another person or entity, as well as the credit available to them, especially in commercial transactions. The term is commonly used in banking, finance, and personal relationships.

Strokes14Frequency#7982DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maintaining good 信用 is crucial for personal relationships and business, as trust can significantly affect one's reputation and opportunities. The concept of credit is closely linked to social harmony and mutual respect.

Memory Tip

Think of 信 (xin), which means 'trust,' and 用 (yong), which means 'to use.' Imagine a scenario where you 'use trust' in business dealings, like lending money or making a purchase on credit. Visualize a handshake symbolizing trust in a financial agreement.

Meanings of 信用

xìnyòng(xin4yong4)
1to trust
2credit (commerce)
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About 信用

信用Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 信用

Quick Contrast

信用 (xìnyòng) vs 信任 (xìnrèn) — use 信用 when discussing financial trustworthiness or credit, while 信任 refers to general trust in relationships.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 信用 with similar terms like 信誉 (xìnyù), which emphasizes reputation more than trust. It's used in formal contexts, especially in finance. Be careful with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

Although not explicitly listed in HSK, 信用 combines elements from earlier levels, such as 信 (trust) from HSK 1 and 用 (use) from HSK 1, making it a good word for learners to grasp advanced combinations. Focus on understanding its applications in financial discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 信用 to refer solely to credit cards or financial institutions, rather than the broader concept of trustworthiness. For example, saying '我需要一个信用卡' should be '我需要信用' when discussing the idea of trust in transactions.

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Component Characters

信xìnletter
HSK 39 strokes亻
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用yòngto use
HSK 35 strokes用
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How to say to trust in Chinese

“to trust” in Chinese is信用xìnyòng

信用 refers to the concepts of trust and creditworthiness in financial contexts. It can signify both the trust one has in another person or entity, as well as the credit available to them, especially in commercial transactions. The term is commonly used in banking, finance, and personal relationships.

When to use 信用

Learners often confuse 信用 with similar terms like 信誉 (xìnyù), which emphasizes reputation more than trust. It's used in formal contexts, especially in finance. Be careful with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.

信用 or something close to it

信用 (xìnyòng) vs 信任 (xìnrèn) — use 信用 when discussing financial trustworthiness or credit, while 信任 refers to general trust in relationships.

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly use 信用 to refer solely to credit cards or financial institutions, rather than the broader concept of trustworthiness. For example, saying '我需要一个信用卡' should be '我需要信用' when discussing the idea of trust in transactions.

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Cultural Notes for 信用

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In Western cultures, credit often focuses more on financial metrics, while in Chinese culture, personal trustworthiness and relationships weigh heavily in credit assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions about 信用

信用 focuses more on trust and creditworthiness, while 信誉 emphasizes reputation and standing in society.

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