When you feel good about yourself and your abilities, that's called self-confidence. In Chinese, we say 自信心 (zì xìn xīn). It's like a strong belief in yourself.
If you're good at something, like playing a sport or speaking Chinese, you have 自信心. Even when things are hard, if you believe you can do it, you have 自信心. It's a very helpful feeling to have!
When you have 自信心 (zìxìnxīn), it means you believe in your own abilities and judgment. It's the feeling of being sure of yourself and your capabilities. This noun is very useful when talking about personal growth or describing someone who is confident. For example, a student might gain 自信心 after doing well on a test, or a performer needs 自信心 to go on stage. It's an important quality for achieving your goals.
When discussing someone's inner belief in their own abilities, especially in more formal or abstract contexts, 自信心 is the perfect word to use.
It emphasizes the 'heart' or 'core' (心) of self-confidence, suggesting a deep-seated assurance.
You'll often hear it in discussions about personal development, psychology, or when describing a person's overall demeanor.
For instance, if someone has just given a great presentation, you might say they performed with a lot of 自信心, highlighting their strong inner conviction.
自信心 30초 만에
- self-belief
- assurance
- faith in oneself
§ Mistake 1: Confusing 自信心 with 自大 (zìdà)
Many learners, especially at intermediate levels, sometimes confuse 自信心 (zìxìnxīn), which means 'self-confidence,' with 自大 (zìdà), which means 'arrogant' or 'cocky.' While both relate to how someone views themselves, their connotations are very different. 自信心 is positive; 自大 is negative.
- DEFINITION
- 自信心 (zìxìnxīn): Healthy belief in one's own abilities.
- DEFINITION
- 自大 (zìdà): Overly proud and thinking too highly of oneself, often disregarding others.
You want to have 自信心, but you definitely don't want to be 自大. One expresses a healthy self-regard, the other, an unhealthy one.
他很有自信心，每次演讲都表现得很好。
Translation hint: He has a lot of self-confidence; he performs well in every speech.
这个人太自大了，总是觉得别人不如他。
Translation hint: This person is too arrogant; he always thinks others are not as good as him.
§ Mistake 2: Incorrect usage with verbs
As a noun, 自信心 often pairs with specific verbs. Learners sometimes choose verbs that don't quite fit or are grammatically awkward. Here are some common and correct verb pairings:
- 建立 (jiànlì) 自信心: To build self-confidence
- 增强 (zēngqiáng) 自信心: To enhance/strengthen self-confidence
- 失去 (shīqù) 自信心: To lose self-confidence
- 有 (yǒu) 自信心: To have self-confidence
多练习可以帮助你建立自信心。
Translation hint: More practice can help you build self-confidence.
经过那次失败，他失去了自信心。
Translation hint: After that failure, he lost his self-confidence.
§ Mistake 3: Overusing it or using it where 自信 (zìxìn) is better
Sometimes learners add 心 (xīn) to 自信 (zìxìn) when it's not necessary or even incorrect. While 自信心 is a clear noun, 自信 can function as both an adjective ('self-confident') and a noun ('self-confidence'). Often, especially in adjectives phrases, just 自信 is enough and more natural.
- DEFINITION
- 自信 (zìxìn): Self-confident (adjective); Self-confidence (noun).
她是一个很自信的女孩。
Translation hint: She is a very self-confident girl.
Here, '自信的' acts as an adjective. You wouldn't say '自信心的女孩'.
他表现出很强的自信。
Translation hint: He showed strong self-confidence.
In this case, both 自信 and 自信心 would be grammatically correct as nouns, but 自信 is often preferred for conciseness in such constructions.
수준별 예문
尽管他面临诸多挑战，但他的自信心从未动摇。
Despite facing many challenges, his self-confidence never wavered.
尽管...但... (jǐnguǎn...dàn...): although...but... (concessive conjunction)
培养孩子的自信心对他们的成长至关重要。
Cultivating children's self-confidence is crucial for their growth.
对...至关重要 (duì...zhì guān zhòngyào): crucial for...
通过不断学习和实践，她逐渐建立了更强的自信心。
Through continuous learning and practice, she gradually built stronger self-confidence.
通过... (tōngguò...): through...
缺乏自信心可能会阻碍一个人发挥其全部潜力。
Lack of self-confidence may hinder a person from realizing their full potential.
可能会 (kěnéng huì): may; might
他在演讲中展现出了超乎寻常的自信心，赢得了观众的掌声。
He displayed extraordinary self-confidence in his speech, winning the audience's applause.
超乎寻常 (chāohū xúcháng): extraordinary; unusual
失败是成功之母，但前提是要保持自信心，从错误中吸取教训。
Failure is the mother of success, but the prerequisite is to maintain self-confidence and learn from mistakes.
前提是 (qiántí shì): the prerequisite is
拥有积极的心态和坚定的自信心是克服困难的关键。
Having a positive mindset and firm self-confidence are key to overcoming difficulties.
是...的关键 (shì...de guānjiàn): is the key to...
他的自信心感染了周围的人，使团队更加团结。
His self-confidence infected those around him, making the team more cohesive.
感染了 (gǎnrǎn le): infected; influenced
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실제 사용 상황
Applying for a job or interview
- 有自信心 (yǒu zìxìnxīn) - to have self-confidence
- 展现自信心 (zhǎnxiàn zìxìnxīn) - to display self-confidence
- 充满自信心 (chōngmǎn zìxìnxīn) - full of self-confidence
Public speaking or presentations
- 增强自信心 (zēngqiáng zìxìnxīn) - to strengthen self-confidence
- 建立自信心 (jiànlì zìxìnxīn) - to build self-confidence
- 缺乏自信心 (quēfá zìxìnxīn) - to lack self-confidence
Learning a new skill or facing challenges
- 重拾自信心 (chóngshí zìxìnxīn) - to regain self-confidence
- 提高自信心 (tígāo zìxìnxīn) - to improve self-confidence
- 自信心受挫 (zìxìnxīn shòucuò) - self-confidence is set back
Personal growth and self-improvement
- 拥有自信心 (yǒngyǒu zìxìnxīn) - to possess self-confidence
- 培养自信心 (péiyǎng zìxìnxīn) - to cultivate self-confidence
- 缺乏自信心 (quēfá zìxìnxīn) - to lack self-confidence
Encouraging others or discussing personal qualities
- 给他/她自信心 (gěi tā zìxìnxīn) - to give him/her self-confidence
- 很有自信心 (hěn yǒu zìxìnxīn) - very self-confident
- 没自信心 (méi zìxìnxīn) - no self-confidence
대화 시작하기
"你觉得自信心对成功重要吗？(Nǐ juédé zìxìnxīn duì chénggōng zhòngyào ma?) - Do you think self-confidence is important for success?"
"你有没有过因为缺乏自信心而错失机会的经历？(Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu guò yīnwèi quēfá zìxìnxīn ér cuòshī jīhuì de jīnglì?) - Have you ever missed an opportunity because of a lack of self-confidence?"
"你认为怎样才能培养自信心？(Nǐ rènwéi zěnyàng cái néng péiyǎng zìxìnxīn?) - How do you think one can cultivate self-confidence?"
"你有没有遇到过一个充满自信心的人？他们给你留下了什么印象？(Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yùdào guò yīgè chōngmǎn zìxìnxīn de rén? Tāmen gěi nǐ liú xiàle shénme yìnxiàng?) - Have you ever met someone full of self-confidence? What impression did they leave on you?"
"在面对挑战时，自信心对你来说有多重要？(Zài miànduì tiǎozhàn shí, zìxìnxīn duì nǐ lái shuō yǒu duō zhòngyào?) - How important is self-confidence to you when facing challenges?"
일기 주제
描述一次你感到自信心满满的经历。当时发生了什么？你有什么感受？(Miáoshù yī cì nǐ gǎndào zìxìnxīn mǎnmǎn de jīnglì. Dāngshí fāshēngle shénme? Nǐ yǒu shénme gǎnshòu?) - Describe an experience where you felt full of self-confidence. What happened? How did you feel?
写下三个你可以做来提高自己自信心的方法。你打算从哪里开始？(Xiě xià sān gè nǐ kěyǐ zuò lái tígāo zìjǐ zìxìnxīn de fāngfǎ. Nǐ dǎsuàn cóng nǎlǐ kāishǐ?) - Write down three ways you can improve your self-confidence. Where do you plan to start?
回顾一次你缺乏自信心的情况。如果现在再遇到同样的情况，你会怎么做？(Huígù yī cì nǐ quēfá zìxìnxīn de qíngkuàng. Rúguǒ xiànzài zài yùdào tóngyàng de qíngkuàng, nǐ huì zěnme zuò?) - Reflect on a situation where you lacked self-confidence. If you encountered the same situation now, what would you do?
列出你的优点和成就。思考这些如何能增强你的自信心。(Liè chū nǐ de yōudiǎn hé chéngjiù. Sīkǎo zhèxiē rúhé néng zēngqiáng nǐ de zìxìnxīn.) - List your strengths and achievements. Think about how these can strengthen your self-confidence.
想象一下拥有强大自信心的你。你的一天会是什么样的？你会有什么不同？(Xiǎngxiàng yīxià yǒngyǒu qiángdà zìxìnxīn de nǐ. Nǐ de yītiān huì shì shénme yàng de? Nǐ huì yǒu shénme bùtóng?) - Imagine yourself with strong self-confidence. What would your day be like? How would you be different?
셀프 테스트 66 질문
她有很强的___。
The sentence means 'She has strong self-confidence.' '开心' means happy, '生气' means angry, and '难过' means sad. None fit the context as well as '自信心'.
学习中文让我更有___。
The sentence means 'Learning Chinese makes me more self-confident.' '害怕' means scared, '懒惰' means lazy, and '困惑' means confused. '自信心' is the best fit.
你应该相信自己，有___。
The sentence means 'You should believe in yourself and have self-confidence.' '怀疑' means doubt, '紧张' means nervous, and '抱怨' means complain. '自信心' is the correct choice.
小明赢得了比赛，他的___更强了。
The sentence means 'Xiaoming won the competition, his self-confidence became stronger.' '脾气' means temper, '习惯' means habit, and '兴趣' means interest. Only '自信心' makes sense here.
她总是面带微笑，充满___。
The sentence means 'She always smiles, full of self-confidence.' '忧虑' means worry, '疲惫' means tired, and '失望' means disappointment. '自信心' is the appropriate word.
老师鼓励我们要有___，不要害怕犯错。
The sentence means 'The teacher encouraged us to have self-confidence and not be afraid to make mistakes.' '耐心' means patience, '好奇心' means curiosity, and '同情心' means sympathy. '自信心' fits the context best.
Choose the correct character for 'self' in 自信心.
自 (zì) means 'self'.
Which character means 'heart' or 'mind' in 自信心?
心 (xīn) means 'heart' or 'mind'.
What is the English translation of 信心 in general?
信心 (xìnxīn) means 'confidence'.
The word 自信心 means 'self-confidence'.
Yes, 自信心 (zìxìnxīn) directly translates to self-confidence.
信心 alone means 'money'.
No, 信心 (xìnxīn) means 'confidence', not 'money'. The word for money is 钱 (qián).
If you have 自信心, you believe in yourself.
Having 自信心 (zìxìnxīn) means you believe in your own abilities and judgment.
她总是对自己的能力充满___。
The sentence indicates a positive feeling about one's abilities, making '自信心' (self-confidence) the best fit.
一个人有___，就能更好地面对挑战。
'自信心' (self-confidence) helps one face challenges better.
经过努力，他的___增强了。
Effort leads to an increase in '自信心' (self-confidence).
拥有自信心的人更容易成功。
Generally, people with self-confidence are more likely to succeed.
缺乏自信心对学习没有影响。
Lacking self-confidence can negatively affect learning.
表扬可以帮助建立一个人的自信心。
Praise can help build a person's self-confidence.
Listen for 'self-confidence' and 'never afraid of challenges'.
Listen for 'learn Chinese well' and 'need time and self-confidence'.
Listen for 'lost self-confidence' and 'dare not try again'.
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建立自信心很重要。
Focus: 建 (jiàn)
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你有自信心吗？
Focus: 你 (nǐ)
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我需要更多自信心。
Focus: 需 (xū)
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Write a short sentence describing someone who has a lot of self-confidence. Use the word “自信心” (zìxìnxīn).
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他很有自信心，敢于尝试新事物。(He has a lot of self-confidence and dares to try new things.)
Complete the sentence: 如果你有___，你就能做得更好。(If you have ___, you can do better.)
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如果你有自信心，你就能做得更好。(If you have self-confidence, you can do better.)
Translate this sentence into Chinese: 'I need to build up my self-confidence.'
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我需要建立我的自信心。(Wǒ xūyào jiànlì wǒ de zìxìnxīn.)
老师想让小明做什么？(What did the teacher want Xiao Ming to do?)
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小明准备参加演讲比赛。他有点紧张，但是他的老师告诉他：“要相信自己，要有自信心！”小明听了老师的话，深呼吸，然后勇敢地走上讲台。(Xiao Ming is preparing for a speech competition. He is a little nervous, but his teacher told him: 'Believe in yourself, have self-confidence!' Xiao Ming listened to the teacher's words, took a deep breath, and then bravely walked onto the stage.)
老师想让小明做什么？(What did the teacher want Xiao Ming to do?)
老师告诉小明“要相信自己，要有自信心！”(The teacher told Xiao Ming 'believe in yourself, have self-confidence!')
老师告诉小明“要相信自己，要有自信心！”(The teacher told Xiao Ming 'believe in yourself, have self-confidence!')
根据这段文字，拥有自信心的人有什么特点？(According to this passage, what are the characteristics of people with self-confidence?)
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拥有自信心的人通常更快乐，也更容易成功。他们不怕失败，因为他们知道自己有能力克服困难。(People with self-confidence are usually happier and more likely to succeed. They are not afraid of failure because they know they have the ability to overcome difficulties.)
根据这段文字，拥有自信心的人有什么特点？(According to this passage, what are the characteristics of people with self-confidence?)
文章中提到“拥有自信心的人通常更快乐，也更容易成功。”(The passage mentions 'People with self-confidence are usually happier and more likely to succeed.')
文章中提到“拥有自信心的人通常更快乐，也更容易成功。”(The passage mentions 'People with self-confidence are usually happier and more likely to succeed.')
当有自信心的人遇到困难时，他们会怎么做？(What do self-confident people do when they encounter difficulties?)
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一个有自信心的人，即使遇到困难，也会积极面对，努力寻找解决办法。他们不会轻易放弃。(A self-confident person, even if they encounter difficulties, will face them positively and actively look for solutions. They will not give up easily.)
当有自信心的人遇到困难时，他们会怎么做？(What do self-confident people do when they encounter difficulties?)
文章中写道：“即使遇到困难，也会积极面对，努力寻找解决办法。”(The passage states: 'even if they encounter difficulties, they will face them positively and actively look for solutions.')
文章中写道：“即使遇到困难，也会积极面对，努力寻找解决办法。”(The passage states: 'even if they encounter difficulties, they will face them positively and actively look for solutions.')
This sentence means 'He is very confident.' The correct order is subject, adverb, verb, object.
This sentence means 'She is full of self-confidence.' The structure '对...充满...' is common.
This sentence means 'Learning Chinese requires self-confidence.' The structure is 'action needs object'.
Describe a time you felt really good about yourself and what contributed to that feeling. Use '自信心' at least once.
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我记得有一次我成功完成了一个很难的项目，那让我感到很有自信心。我的努力得到了回报，这让我对自己的能力有了更深的了解。 (I remember a time I successfully completed a difficult project, and that made me feel very self-confident. My effort paid off, which gave me a deeper understanding of my own abilities.)
Write three sentences about how building '自信心' can help someone learn a new language.
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拥有自信心可以帮助我们更勇敢地开口说中文。即使犯错，我们也不会感到气馁，反而会继续努力。这样，学习语言的进度就会更快。 (Having self-confidence can help us be braver to speak Chinese. Even if we make mistakes, we won't feel discouraged, but instead will continue to work hard. This way, the progress of learning a language will be faster.)
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who lacks '自信心'. What would you tell them? Write at least three sentences.
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你应该多做一些你擅长的事情，这会帮助你建立自信心。不要害怕失败，失败是成功之母。最重要的是，要相信自己，你真的很棒！ (You should do more things you are good at, which will help you build self-confidence. Don't be afraid of failure; failure is the mother of success. Most importantly, believe in yourself, you are truly great!)
小明为什么能游好？
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小明最近开始学游泳。刚开始他有点害怕，觉得很难。但是他的教练一直鼓励他，告诉他要相信自己。慢慢地，小明变得越来越有自信心，现在他已经可以游得很好了。
小明为什么能游好？
文章中提到，教练鼓励小明相信自己，小明慢慢变得有自信心，然后就能游好了。
文章中提到，教练鼓励小明相信自己，小明慢慢变得有自信心，然后就能游好了。
文章主要说明了什么？
Read this passage:
自信心对于一个人的成长非常重要。有了自信心，我们才能勇敢地面对挑战，不害怕困难。无论是在学习、工作还是生活中，自信心都能帮助我们取得更好的结果。
文章主要说明了什么？
文章中明确指出，有了自信心，我们才能勇敢地面对挑战，不害怕困难，并在各方面取得更好的结果。
文章中明确指出，有了自信心，我们才能勇敢地面对挑战，不害怕困难，并在各方面取得更好的结果。
小丽为什么放松了很多？
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我的朋友小丽在准备一个重要的演讲。她很紧张，担心自己表现不好。我告诉她，她已经为此准备了很久，而且内容也很好，她应该对自己的能力有自信心。听了我的话，小丽放松了很多。
小丽为什么放松了很多？
文章中提到，朋友告诉小丽她应该对自己的能力有自信心，听了朋友的话，小丽放松了很多。
文章中提到，朋友告诉小丽她应该对自己的能力有自信心，听了朋友的话，小丽放松了很多。
This sentence describes someone confidently walking onto the stage. The structure '充满…地' indicates being full of something and doing an action in that manner. 他 (He) 充满 (is full of) 自信心 (self-confidence) 地 (particle indicating manner) 走 (walks) 上 (up) 舞台 (stage).
This sentence means 'Her self-confidence helped her overcome difficulties.' 她的 (Her) 自信心 (self-confidence) 帮助 (helped) 她 (her) 克服 (overcome) 了 (aspect particle) 困难 (difficulties).
This sentence means 'To cultivate self-confidence requires time and effort.' 要 (To) 培养 (cultivate) 自信心 (self-confidence) 需要 (requires) 时间 (time) 和 (and) 努力 (effort).
He is always full of confidence in his abilities.
Lack of self-confidence might affect one's performance.
After long-term training, her self-confidence has greatly increased.
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培养自信心对个人的成长非常重要。
Focus: 培养 (péiyǎng)
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即使面对困难，我们也要保持自信心。
Focus: 即使 (jíshǐ)
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通过不断学习和实践，可以逐步建立自信心。
Focus: 逐步 (zhúbù)
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This sentence structure (possessive + noun + verb phrase + object) is common in Chinese to show cause and effect.
The verb '培养' (to cultivate) is followed by the object '自信心' (self-confidence), and '需要' (to need) is followed by '一个漫长的过程' (a long process).
'缺乏' (to lack) acts as the subject here, followed by '自信心'. The adverb '有时会' (sometimes will) precedes the verb '阻碍' (to hinder).
The correct order emphasizes that he is always full of self-confidence when working.
This sentence structure highlights the need for more self-confidence to successfully complete the speech.
This arrangement states that self-confidence is a crucial factor for a person's success.
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Summary
Having自信心 means you trust your own abilities and judgment.
- self-belief
- assurance
- faith in oneself
예시
建立自信心对成功很重要。
관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
一点
A1A little; a bit; slightly.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
