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March 24, 2026
信仰xìnyǎng(xin4yang3)
信仰 (xìnyǎng) refers to a deep conviction or belief, often in a religious or spiritual context. It embodies the concept of faith and can also extend to strong beliefs in ideologies or principles beyond religion, such as political or philosophical beliefs.
Frequency#1910DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,信仰 plays an important role in the context of traditional beliefs such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, which often influence personal values and societal norms.
Memory Tip
Think of 信 (xìn) as a letter you send to express your belief, and 仰 (yǎng) as looking up in reverence. Together, you have a 'letter of faith' that you hold up high, symbolizing your beliefs.
Meanings of 信仰
xìnyǎng(xin4yang3)
1to believe in (a religion)
2firm belief
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About 信仰
信仰Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1910Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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信念 (xìnniàn) — use 信仰 for more profound, often spiritual beliefs, while 信念 refers to a belief or conviction that may not have the same depth or religious context.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 信 (xìn) as a letter you send to express your belief, and 仰 (yǎng) as looking up in reverence. Together, you have a 'letter of faith' that you hold up high, symbolizing your beliefs.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 信仰 is often used in more formal contexts, particularly when discussing religion or deep personal convictions. Common collocations include '宗教信仰' (religious belief) and '坚定信仰' (firm conviction). Watch out for the tone; '信' is fourth tone, while '仰' is third tone, which can sometimes be mixed up.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 信仰 connects with terms related to personal beliefs and ideologies. Students should focus on using this word in discussions about religion, philosophy, or personal values, and practice forming sentences that express nuanced beliefs.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,信仰 plays an important role in the context of traditional beliefs such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, which often influence personal values and societal norms.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 信仰 with other terms like 信念, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他的信念是宗教信仰' is incorrect; it should be '他的信仰是宗教信仰' to specify religious belief.
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Grammar Patterns of 信仰
信仰 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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Complete the Sentence
他们强烈感受到他们的宗教____与政治体制不相称。
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
Example Sentences for 信仰 (10)
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他们强烈感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。
tā mén qiáng liè gǎn shòu dào tā mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng yǔ zhèng zhì tǐ zhì bù xiāng chēng。
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
2
你是在干涉人们的宗教信仰，他们并不喜欢你的做法。
nǐ shì zài gān shè rén mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng， ， tā mén bìng bù xǐ huān nǐ de zuò。
You are messing with people's religion and they don't like that.
3
很多人视他为信仰疗法术士。
hěn duō rén shì tā wéi xìn yǎng liáo fǎ shù shì。
A lot of people looked on him as a healer.
4
她已经学会了按自己的方式行事，坚持自己的信仰。
tā yǐ jīng xué huì le àn zì jǐ de fāng shì háng shì， ， jiān chí zì jǐ de xìn。
She'd learnt to be herself and to stand up for her convictions.
5
在他漫长的一生中，他对基督教信仰始终是一种摇摆不定的态度。
zài tā màn cháng de yī shēng zhōng， ， tā duì jī dū jiào xìn yǎng shǐ zhōng shì yī zhǒng yáo bǎi bù dìng de tài。
He maintained an ambivalent attitude to the Church throughout his long life.
6
非暴力和忍耐是他们的信仰的核心原则。
fēi bào lì hé rěn nài shì tā mén de xìn yǎng de hé xīn yuán zé。
Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith.
Unless you respect other people's religions, horrible mistakes and conflict will occur.
9
他们从小就被满脑子灌入了他们父母的信仰。
tā mén cóng xiǎo jiù bèi mǎn nǎo zǐ guàn rù le tā mén fù mǔ de xìn yǎng。
They had been indoctrinated from an early age with their parents' beliefs.
10
我们并无实际、客观、科学的证据支撑我们的信仰。
wǒ mén bìng wú shí jì、 、 kè、 guān 、 kē xué de zhèng jù zhī chēng wǒ mén de。
We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief.
Cultural Notes for 信仰
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture,信仰 plays an important role in the context of traditional beliefs such as Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, which often influence personal values and societal norms.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Unlike in many Western cultures where personal belief often emphasizes individualism, Chinese conceptions of 信仰 can be more communal, reflecting broader societal values and collective identities.
Frequently Asked Questions about 信仰
You can say '他有坚定的宗教信仰' which means 'He has a firm religious belief.'
No, 信仰 can also refer to strong beliefs in ideologies or principles, not just religious contexts.
信仰 (xìnyǎng) refers to belief or faith, often in a religious context, while 信念 (xìnniàn) is more about conviction or beliefs, often in a more general or secular sense.
