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迷信 (míxìn) vs 信仰 (xìnyǎng) — use 迷信 for beliefs lacking scientific basis, while 信仰 refers to faith in a religious or spiritual context.
Be careful not to confuse 迷信 with similar terms like 信仰 (xìn yǎng, 'faith') or 信念 (xìn niàn, 'belief'), as 迷信 carries a negative connotation. It is often used in informal contexts, and while it can describe personal beliefs, it may also be used critically to describe others' irrational behaviors.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 迷信 connects with themes of cultural beliefs and rationality. Students should focus on using it in discussions about cultural practices, contrasting it with scientific reasoning, and understanding its implications in social contexts.
Learners often misuse 迷信 to describe general beliefs or faith, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我有迷信的信仰' (Wǒ yǒu mí xìn de xìn yǎng) should be corrected to '我有信仰' (Wǒ yǒu xìn yǎng) to describe having faith.
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How to say superstition in Chinese
“superstition” in Chinese is迷信
迷信 (mí xìn) refers to superstition, which is the belief in supernatural influences or the practice of rituals that lack scientific basis. This term is commonly used in contexts discussing cultural beliefs, practices, and the rejection of rational thought, especially when evaluating traditional customs or behaviors in modern society.
When to use 迷信
Be careful not to confuse 迷信 with similar terms like 信仰 (xìn yǎng, 'faith') or 信念 (xìn niàn, 'belief'), as 迷信 carries a negative connotation. It is often used in informal contexts, and while it can describe personal beliefs, it may also be used critically to describe others' irrational behaviors.
迷信 or something close to it
迷信 (míxìn) vs 信仰 (xìnyǎng) — use 迷信 for beliefs lacking scientific basis, while 信仰 refers to faith in a religious or spiritual context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 迷信 to describe general beliefs or faith, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我有迷信的信仰' (Wǒ yǒu mí xìn de xìn yǎng) should be corrected to '我有信仰' (Wǒ yǒu xìn yǎng) to describe having faith.
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Grammar Patterns of 迷信
迷信 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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旋转木马的幽灵只不过是当地的____说法。
The phantom of the merry-go-round is just a local superstition.
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An example of 迷信 is the belief that certain numbers, like 8, bring good fortune, while others, like 4, are considered unlucky.
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