Meaning
信仰 refers to religious faith, spiritual belief, or deeply held convictions about life and meaning. As a noun, it means 'faith' or 'belief system.' As a verb, it means 'to believe in' or 'to have faith in' something, typically religious or philosophical in nature.
Usage
信仰 is commonly used in formal or serious contexts when discussing religion, spirituality, or core values. It carries more weight than casual 'believing' and implies commitment to a system of thought or religion. Often used with religions like Buddhism (佛教), Christianity (基督教), or Islam (伊斯兰教).
Examples
- 01每个人都有选择自己信仰的权利。.Everyone has the right to choose their own faith.
- 02他的信仰支撑着他度过了最困难的时期。.His faith sustained him through the most difficult period.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种信仰
Common collocations
- 宗教信仰religious faith
- 信仰自由freedom of religion
- 坚定的信仰firm faith
- 失去信仰to lose one's faith
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 信 (trust/belief) and 仰 (to look up/admire) creates the meaning of 'looking up to and believing in' something higher, which naturally evolved to mean religious faith or spiritual belief.