怀疑 (huáiyí) — how to say "to doubt" in Chinese

怀疑

To doubt, to suspect

Character composition

怀

to harbor

to doubt

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Bolt of cloth

#103 · · 5 strokes

Synonyms

疑惑

doubt, confusion

yí huò · noun, feeling unsure

Examples

虽然他说得很肯定,但我还是怀疑这件事的真实性。

Although he spoke very confidently, I still doubt the truth of this matter.

怀疑他。

I doubt him.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to doubt" in Chinese?

"to doubt" in Chinese is 怀疑 (huáiyí).

What does 怀疑 mean in English?

怀疑 (huáiyí) means "To doubt, to suspect".

How is 怀疑 pronounced?

It is pronounced huáiyí (written as huaiyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to doubt" in Chinese characters?

It is written 怀疑.

What HSK level is 怀疑?

怀疑 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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