English–Chinese

“token” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxìn wù

Example

他把信物交给了她,表示他的誓言。tā bǎ xìn wù jiāo gěi le tā biǎo shì tā de shì yán

He handed her the token as a sign of his vow.

Illustration for 信物 (token)

How to say “token” in Chinese

“Token” in Chinese is 信物 (xìn wù).

A tangible object that makes a promise visible and lasting between two people.

Full entry for 信物: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 信物

她微笑着收下了一件信物。tā wēi xiào zhe shōu xià le yí jiàn xìn wù

She smiled as she accepted a token.

Tips for using 信物

  • English speakers may expect token to mean a symbol or substitute, while this Chinese noun has a personal and ceremonial association.

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