tin cậy

Definition

Verb:
- To trust: To have a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. It implies confidence and a willingness to depend on that person or thing.
- To rely on: To depend on with full assurance or confidence for support, help, or effectiveness.
Adjective (in the form "đáng tin cậy"):
- Trustworthy / Reliable: Describes a person, organization, or piece of information that is worthy of trust and confidence.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Tôi hoàn toàn tin cậy anh ấy. (I completely trust him.)
- Chúng ta có thể tin cậy vào số liệu này. (We can rely on this data.)
Adjective ("đáng tin cậy"):
- Cô ấy là một nhân viên rất đáng tin cậy. (She is a very reliable employee.)
- Đây là một nguồn thông tin đáng tin cậy. (This is a trustworthy source of information.)

Advanced Usage

The verb "tin cậy" often carries a formal or serious tone, suggesting a deep or well-founded trust, stronger than the more common verb "tin" (to believe/to trust).
It is frequently used in professional, political, or formal personal contexts to describe trust in systems, leaders, data, or partnerships.

Variants and Related Words

Tin tưởng (v): To trust, to have faith in. Very similar in meaning to "tin cậy," sometimes used more for belief in abstract concepts or the future.
- Tôi tin tưởng vào tương lai. (I have faith in the future.)
Tín nhiệm (v/n): To trust, to have confidence in (often used in official or electoral contexts); also means trust or confidence as a noun.
- Nhân dân tín nhiệm bầu ông ấy. (The people trusted him and voted for him.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms and Phrases

Vững tin cậy: To have steadfast trust.
- Chúng tôi vững tin cậy vào lãnh đạo. (We have steadfast trust in the leadership.)
While "tin cậy" itself is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions, the concept is central to phrases like "chỗ dựa tin cậy" (a reliable support).
- Gia đình là chỗ dựa tin cậy nhất. (Family is the most reliable support.)

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