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怀疑

huái yí

English translation of 怀疑

doubt

The Chinese word '怀疑' which translates to 'doubt' in English is often used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Just like in English, it can be used as a noun or a verb depending on the context.


Example sentences using: 怀疑

如果你怀疑,就去问吧。

rúguǒ nǐ huáiyí , jiù qù wèn ba.

English translation of 如果你怀疑,就去问吧。

If you have doubts, just ask.

It is an advice to address your uncertainty by seeking clarification or information.

我对他的能力有点怀疑。

wǒ duì tā de nénglì yǒudiǎn huáiyí.

English translation of 我对他的能力有点怀疑。

I have some doubts about his ability.

This sentence expresses skepticism about someone's competence or skills.

她开始怀疑自己的决定。

tā kāishǐ huáiyí zìjǐ de juédìng.

English translation of 她开始怀疑自己的决定。

She started to doubt her own decision.

This sentence conveys a sense of second-guessing or questioning of one's choices.

他说得很快,使我怀疑他是否说实话。

tā shuō de hěn kuài, shǐ wǒ huáiyí tā shìfǒu shuō shíhuà.

English translation of 他说得很快,使我怀疑他是否说实话。

He spoke so fast that I doubted whether he was telling the truth.

The sentence displays skepticism towards the veracity of someone's speech, triggered by their manner of speaking.

警方仍怀疑他有罪。

jǐngfāng réng huáiyí tā yǒuzuì.

English translation of 警方仍怀疑他有罪。

The police still suspect him of being guilty.

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他怀疑她是否忠诚于他。

tā huáiyí tā shìfǒu zhōngchéng yú tā.

English translation of 他怀疑她是否忠诚于他。

He doubts whether she is loyal to him.

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我怀疑他的诚意。

wǒ huáiyí tā de chéngyì.

English translation of 我怀疑他的诚意。

I doubt his sincerity.

This implies a skepticism towards someone's genuine intent or sincerity.

他们怀疑她的故事是真的吗?

tāmen huáiyí tā de gùshì shì zhēn de ma?

English translation of 他们怀疑她的故事是真的吗?

Do they doubt that her story is true?

This question expresses a potential skepticism about the truthfulness of someone's narrative.

我对他的诚实怀疑起来。

wǒ duì tā de chéngshí huáiyí qǐlái.

English translation of 我对他的诚实怀疑起来。

I began to doubt his honesty.

It conveys the onset of doubt directed towards someone's honesty.

我对你完全没有任何怀疑。

wǒ duì nǐ wánquán méiyǒu rènhé huáiyí.

English translation of 我对你完全没有任何怀疑。

I have absolutely no doubt about you.

This sentence expresses complete confidence in someone, without any shred of doubt or mistrust.

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