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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
信贷xìndàicreditHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #20358, Very Hard
信贷xìndàiborrowed moneyHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #20358, Very Hard
xìndài(xin4dai4)xin dai T4
  1. 1credit
  2. 2borrowed money
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March 24, 2026

信贷(信貸)xìndài(xin4dai4)

信贷 (xìn dài) refers to credit or borrowed money, often in the context of financial transactions. It encompasses loans extended by banks or financial institutions to individuals or businesses, highlighting trust in the borrower's ability to repay. This term is commonly used in discussions about personal finance, banking, and economic policies.

Strokes18Frequency#20358DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, 信贷 plays a crucial role in the economy, especially in the context of rapid urbanization and business expansion. The concept reflects the importance of trust in financial systems, which is deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'trusty' friend handing you a 'dai' (a playful twist on 'dime') when you need money. The character 信 (xìn) looks like a person giving a thumbs-up, symbolizing trust, while the character 贷 (dài) can remind you of 'dime' for borrowed money. Together, they create a picture of lending and borrowing based on trust.

Meanings of 信贷

xìndài(xin4dai4)
1credit
2borrowed money
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信贷Simplified
信貸Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone, as it’s easy to confuse 信 (xìn) with other similar-sounding characters. This term is more formal and is frequently used in financial contexts, such as loan agreements and banking discussions. Common collocations include 信贷额度 (xìn dài é dù, credit limit) and 信贷政策 (xìn dài zhèng cè, credit policy).

HSK Study Tips

Although 信贷 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well to HSK 4 terms related to finance and commerce. Focus on understanding the context in which this term is used, and practice using it in sentences related to banking or personal finance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 信贷 (credit) with 贷款 (loan), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我申请了一个信贷' (I applied for a credit) when '贷款' is more appropriate can lead to miscommunication.

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Component characters

信xìnletter
HSK 39 strokes亻
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贷dàito lend on interest
HSK 49 strokes贝
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How to say credit in Chinese

“credit” in Chinese is信贷xìndài

信贷 (xìn dài) refers to credit or borrowed money, often in the context of financial transactions. It encompasses loans extended by banks or financial institutions to individuals or businesses, highlighting trust in the borrower's ability to repay. This term is commonly used in discussions about personal finance, banking, and economic policies.

When to use 信贷

Be cautious with the tone, as it’s easy to confuse 信 (xìn) with other similar-sounding characters. This term is more formal and is frequently used in financial contexts, such as loan agreements and banking discussions. Common collocations include 信贷额度 (xìn dài é dù, credit limit) and 信贷政策 (xìn dài zhèng cè, credit policy).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 信贷 (credit) with 贷款 (loan), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我申请了一个信贷' (I applied for a credit) when '贷款' is more appropriate can lead to miscommunication.

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信贷 (xìn dài) is a broader term for credit, while 贷款 (dài kuǎn) specifically refers to loans.

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