信 (xìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 信 (xìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 信 (xìn) means "letter; faith; trust; believe". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 信 stroke by stroke?

信 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 信 and 伯?

信 (xìn) and 伯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 信?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 信?

Common words containing 信 include: 写信 (xiě xìn) — To write a letter; 相信 (xiāng xìn) — believe; 信心 (xìn xīn) — confidence; faith.

How to Write 信

The character 信 (xìn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

信 is pronounced xìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means letter; faith; trust; believe.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 信 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 信

写信 xiě xìn

To write a letter

相信 xiāng xìn

believe

信心 xìn xīn

confidence; faith

Example Sentences

我给妈妈写信。

wǒ gěi mā mā xiě xìn

I write a letter to my mother.

我相信你说的话。

wǒ xiāng xìn nǐ shuō de huà

I believe what you said.

我对自己有信心。

wǒ duì zì jǐ yǒu xìn xīn

I have confidence in myself.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

Practice Writing 信 (xìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 信

What does 信 (xìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 信 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 信 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 信?

What common words use 信?

How to Write 信 (xìn)