Definition
守信 (shǒu xìn) means 'to keep one's promises / be trustworthy,' focusing on reliability in word. Unlike the general verb 守 (shǒu 'to guard, abide by'), 守信 is used only for promises and trust. 坚守 (jiān shǒu) is stronger, 'to firmly stick to' a principle, often under pressure.
verb
to keep one's promisesto be trustworthy
Examples
- 守信，。Tā shì ge shǒu xìn de rén, dàjiā dōu xìnrèn tā.He is a trustworthy person; everyone trusts him.
- 守信，。Rúguǒ nǐ bù shǒu xìn, biérén jiù bù huì zài xiāngxìn nǐ le.If you don't keep your promises, others won't believe you anymore.
- 守信，。Hézuò shuāngfāng dōu yào shǒu xìn, cáinéng chángqí fāzhǎn.Both sides of a partnership must keep their word to achieve long-term development.
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