守信

shǒuxìn

verb #20,728

Meanings

1 to keep one's promise
2 to be trustworthy
3 to honor one's word

Characters

to guard, to keep, to abide by

trust, faith, promise

Examples

HSK 7-9

做人要守信，不能轻易食言。

Zuòrén yào shǒuxìn, bùnéng qīngyì shíyán.

A person must keep their promises and not easily go back on their word.

HSK 7-9

她一向守信，从未让朋友失望。

Tā yīxiàng shǒuxìn, cóngwèi ràng péngyou shīwàng.

She has always kept her promises and never let her friends down.

Tips

usage

守信 is often used alongside related terms: 守信用 (to keep one's word), 失信 (to break a promise), 诚信 (integrity/trustworthiness). The concept of 信 (trust/faith) is a core Confucian virtue.

Stroke Order

守 shǒu

信 xìn