相信我
xiāngxìn wǒ
The English phrase 'trust me' is translated into Chinese as 相信我 (xiāngxìn wǒ).
The phrase is used to ask someone to believe that what you are saying is true or that you are reliable. The verb 相信 (xiāngxìn) means 'to trust' or 'to believe'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 相信 (xiāngxìn), meaning 'to believe/trust' and 我 (wǒ), meaning 'me'.
Which one should you use?
While 相信我 is often used for believing a specific statement or fact, 信任我 implies a deeper, more fundamental trust in one's character or reliability.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 吧 (ba) to the end of 相信我 makes the command sound more like a suggestion or a gentle plea rather than a blunt order.
How do you pronounce it?
xiāngxìn wǒ
Did you know?
- In some highly formal or business contexts, rather than saying 'trust me', one might say 请您放心 (qǐng nín fàngxīn), which literally translates to 'please let your heart rest easy'.
- If you are asking someone to trust your skill or talent specifically, you might use 靠得住 (kào de zhù), which describes someone who is 'sturdy enough to lean on'.
- The character 信 is also the word for a 'letter', reflecting the historical idea that a written message was the primary evidence of a promise or trust.
Examples in context
- 你不该相信我。You shouldn't trust me.This sentence shows a negative use of the phrase 相信我.Tatoeba #5581812 by verdastelo9604, translation #3905075 by CH
- 相信我。Trust me.This sentence is a direct use of the phrase 相信我.Tatoeba #5092404 by mirrorvan, translation #954991 by CM
- 你要相信我。You have to trust me.This sentence shows the phrase 相信我 used within a requirement.Tatoeba #1907654 by fercheung, translation #1444839 by Spamster
- 你可以相信我，我会尽力帮助你。You can trust me. I will do my best to help you.
- 请相信我，我对这个项目的成功非常有信心。Please trust me. I have great confidence in the success of this project.
- 相信我，这个决定是正确的。Trust me, this decision is right.
- 你放心，我会照顾好自己的。Trust me, I will take good care of myself.
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Example conversation
志强 is trying to convince 雨婷 that he can fix her computer.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，你确定能修好吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ quèdìng néng xiū hǎo ma?Zhiqiang, are you sure you can fix it?
- 志强 Zhiqiang相信我，我一定能修好。Xiāngxìn wǒ, wǒ yīdìng néng xiū hǎo.Trust me, I can definitely fix it.
- 雨婷 Yuting好吧，那就拜托你了。Hǎo ba, nà jiù bàituō nǐ le.Okay, I'll leave it to you then.
- 志强 Zhiqiang放心，交给我就好。Fàngxīn, jiāo gěi wǒ jiù hǎo.Don't worry, just leave it to me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
