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信以为真 (xìn yǐ wéi zhēn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To believe something to be true without question or verification.

Definition (中文解释)

相信他是真的。指把假的当作真的。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·冯梦龙《醒世恒言·李沠公穷邸遇侠客》只因他平日冒称是宰相房玄龄之后,在人前夸炫家世,同僚中不知他的来历,信以为真,把他十分敬重。”

Example (造句示例)

He heard the rumor and took it for truth without checking any facts.