相信我
xiāngxìn wǒ
The English phrase "count on me" is expressed in Mandarin as 相信我 (xiāngxìn wǒ).
相信我 is the standard way to tell someone they can count on or trust you in a supportive context. While it can also be used to mean "believe me" in the sense of "I am telling the truth,"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb 相信 (to believe or trust) and the pronoun 我 (me or I).
Which one should you use?
While 相信我 emphasizes trust and belief, the phrase 靠我 (kào wǒ) is a more literal way to express "rely on me" or "lean on me," whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase consists of the verb 相信 (to believe/trust) followed by the pronoun 我 (me/I).
How do you pronounce it?
xiāngxìn wǒ
Did you know?
- In many Chinese social contexts, instead of saying 'count on me', people might say 包在我身上 (bāo zài wǒ shēn shàng). This literally translates to 'leave it wrapped on my body', implying you are taking full responsibility.
- The word for 'trust' in 相信我, which is 信 (xìn), is the same character used in the word for 'letter' or 'mail' (信件). This connects the idea of reliability with the reliability of a written message.
- In Mandarin, the word for 'believe' 相信 is often used to express a conviction that something is true, whereas 信任 (xìnrèn) is specifically reserved for the emotional trust you place in a person's character.
Examples in context
- 相信我，我一定会帮你。Xiāngxìn wǒ, wǒ yīdìng huì bāng nǐ.Count on me, I will definitely help you.
- 这件事你只要相信我就可以了。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ zhǐyào xiāngxìn wǒ jiù kěyǐ le.You just need to count on me for this matter.
- 别担心，相信我吧。Bié dānxīn, xiāngxìn wǒ ba.Don't worry, count on me.
Example conversation
晓雯 is worried about a difficult task at work.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这个项目太难了，我怕做不好。Zhège xiàngmù tài nán le, wǒ pà zuò bù hǎo.This project is too difficult, I'm afraid I won't do it well.
- 俊杰 Junjie相信我，我会和你一起完成的。Xiāngxìn wǒ, wǒ huì hé nǐ yīqǐ wánchéng de.Count on me, I will complete it together with you.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen真的吗？谢谢你，俊杰。Zhēn de ma? Xièxiè nǐ, Jùnjié.Really? Thank you, Junjie.
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，我们一起努力。Méi wèntí, wǒmen yīqǐ nǔlì.No problem, let's work hard together.
