soeng1 seon3相信
Jyutpingsoeng1 seon3
Yalesēung seun
Definition
To believe that something is true, or to have faith in someone or something.
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How it's used
Using 相信 often implies a sense of personal conviction or trust rather than just accepting a fact. In casual speech, people frequently drop the second character and just say 信 to express belief or trust in someone. If you want to express that you trust someone's character or ability, you might prefer using 信得過 instead.
Examples
Do you believe there are ghosts in this world?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 相信 when they mean to say they think or guess something is the case, but 覺得 or 估 is more natural for expressing an opinion or a hunch.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
