đáng tin

đáng tin

Người lính cứu hỏa là một người đáng tin cậy.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Trustworthy: Describes a person, organization, or source of information that is reliable, honest, and can be depended upon.
    • Credible: Refers to information, a story, or a claim that is believable and appears to be true based on evidence or reputation.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Anh ấy một người bạn rất đáng tin. (He is a very trustworthy friend.)
    • Đó một nguồn thông tin đáng tin. (That is a credible source of information.)
    • Lời hứa của ấy đáng tin không? (Is her promise trustworthy?)
Advanced Usage
  • Used to form compound adjectives or phrases that specify the object of trust.
    • đáng tin cậy: reliable, dependable (often used for systems, data, or people).
      • Phần mềm này rất đáng tin cậy. (This software is very reliable.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Đáng tin cậy (adj): reliable, dependable. A stronger, more formal variant often used in technical or professional contexts.
  • Tin cậy (verb/noun): to trust / trust. The root components of the phrase.
  • Không đáng tin (adj): untrustworthy, unreliable.
Synonyms
  • Reliable: Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
  • Dependable: Trustworthy and reliable.
  • Credible: Able to be believed; convincing.
Antonyms
  • Không đáng tin: untrustworthy.
  • Đáng ngờ: suspicious, dubious.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Uy tín đáng tin: A common phrase meaning "prestigious and trustworthy," often used to describe reputable institutions or individuals.
    • Đó một công ty uy tín đáng tin. (That is a prestigious and trustworthy company.)