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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「信以為真」. Meaning and usage are below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「信以為真」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Believe him to be real. It means to treat the false as true.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xìn yǐ wéi zhēn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

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With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.