孞 (xìn) - A variant form of 信, meaning belief, trust, & a letter, message

孞Tone 4

xìn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 子

想信

孞 · xìn

A variant form of 信, meaning belief, trust, faith, confidence;

a letter, message;

to trust, to believe.

A variant form of 信, meaning belief, trust,a letter, messageto trust, to believe.

Usage highlights

Variant of 信Belief and trustLetter or messageConfidenceCreditInformation

Synonyms

  • 信— trust, belief, letter

Antonyms

  • 疑— doubt, suspect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is a variant of 信 (xìn).
  • It is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • In historical texts, it might appear as an alternative writing for 信.

Collocations

  • Variant of 信(信)
  • Belief and trust(信任)
  • Letter or message(信件)
  • Confidence(信心)
  • Credit(信用)
  • Information(信息)

Idioms

  • Keep one's word(言而有信)
  • Vow solemnly(信誓旦旦)
  • Hard to believe(难以置信)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 孞 is a historical variant of the character 信, which is fundamental to Confucian ethics emphasizing trustworthiness and integrity.
  • The character 信 appears in many Chinese given names, reflecting the cultural value placed on honesty and reliability.

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