自信 (zìxìn) — confident; self-confidence
HSK 3 | adjective/noun | belief in one's own abilities
自信 (zìxìn)
自信 describes the belief and trust one has in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment.
Meanings
- [adj/noun] confident; self-confidence; belief in oneself
Example Sentences
她说话的时候很自信，让人印象深刻。 Tā shuōhuà de shíhou hěn zìxìn, ràng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè. She speaks with great confidence, which leaves a deep impression.
自信是成功的第一步。 Zìxìn shì chénggōng de dì yī bù. Self-confidence is the first step to success.
经过多次练习，他越来越自信了。 Jīngguò duō cì liànxí, tā yuèláiyuè zìxìn le. After many rounds of practice, he became more and more confident.
你要相信自己，要有自信！ Nǐ yào xiāngxìn zìjǐ, yào yǒu zìxìn! You must believe in yourself and have confidence!
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 充满自信 | full of confidence |
| 缺乏自信 | lacking confidence |
| 自信地说 | to speak confidently |
| 建立自信 | to build self-confidence |
Memory Hook
自 means "self" and 信 means "to believe/trust." 自信 is simply believing in yourself.