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确信 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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确信
quèxìn
to be convinced
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #2002, Very Hard
确信
quèxìn
to be sure
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #2002, Very Hard
确信
quèxìn
to firmly believe
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #2002, Very Hard
确信
quèxìn
to be positive that
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #2002, Very Hard
确信
quèxìn
definite news
HSK 7, v, 21 strokes, rank #2002, Very Hard
quèxìn(que4xin4)que xin T4
1to be convinced
2to be sure
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March 24, 2026
确信(確信)quèxìn(que4xin4)
确信 means to be convinced or to firmly believe in something. It is commonly used when expressing certainty or confidence about a fact or situation. This word carries a sense of strong conviction, often used in both personal and formal contexts, such as discussions or debates.
Strokes21Frequency#2002DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
The concept of certainty is important in Chinese culture, especially in business and interpersonal communication, where trust and conviction can influence relationships and decisions. Using 确信 can convey reliability in discussions.
Memory tip
Think of 确信 as a 'sure' rock (石, shí) that stands firm in your beliefs (确, què). The character 确 resembles the image of something solid and reliable, like a rock that you can trust. When you are sure (sure = 确信), you are standing on firm ground.
Meanings of 确信
quèxìn(que4xin4)
1to be convinced
2to be sure
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About 确信
确信Simplified
確信Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2002Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
相信 (xiāngxìn) - use 确信 for stronger conviction and certainty compared to the more general belief implied by 相信.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as using the wrong tone might change the meaning. 确信 is a formal term, so it's best suited for written or serious spoken contexts. Common collocations include 确信某事 (be sure of something) or 确信自己 (be sure of oneself).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 确信 connects with other advanced vocabulary that expresses belief or certainty, such as 确定 (to determine) and 确保 (to ensure). Focus on using 确信 in context with other phrases that convey confidence or assurance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 确信 with other similar words like 确定 or 相信, misusing them in contexts where conviction is required. For example, saying '我相信这是对的' instead of '我确信这是对的' could weaken the expression of certainty.
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确信 means to be convinced or to firmly believe in something. It is commonly used when expressing certainty or confidence about a fact or situation. This word carries a sense of strong conviction, often used in both personal and formal contexts, such as discussions or debates.
When to use 确信
Be cautious with the tone, as using the wrong tone might change the meaning. 确信 is a formal term, so it's best suited for written or serious spoken contexts. Common collocations include 确信某事 (be sure of something) or 确信自己 (be sure of oneself).
确信 or something close to it
相信 (xiāngxìn) - use 确信 for stronger conviction and certainty compared to the more general belief implied by 相信.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 确信 with other similar words like 确定 or 相信, misusing them in contexts where conviction is required. For example, saying '我相信这是对的' instead of '我确信这是对的' could weaken the expression of certainty.
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Grammar patterns of 确信
确信 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 5 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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现在医生们____已经治好了他的病。
Now doctors believe they have cured him of the disease.
Example sentences for 确信 (10)
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现在医生们确信已经治好了他的病。
xiànzài yīshēng men quèxìn yǐjīng zhì hǎo le tā de bìng。
Now doctors believe they have cured him of the disease.
2
我确信事情最终会好起来的。
wǒ quèxìn shìqing zuìzhōng huì hǎo qǐlái de。
I was positive things were going to turn out fine.
