半信半疑
听到这个消息，我半信半疑。
Upon hearing the news, I was skeptical but willing to believe it.
A state of being uncertain or doubtful while still maintaining some belief in something.
他讲的故事听起来半信半疑，但我决定相信他。
His story sounded dubious, but I decided to believe him.
她半信半疑地接受了这份工作，因为薪水太高了。
She accepted the job with skepticism because the salary was too good to be true.
This idiom is often used when someone is hesitant to fully trust or accept something due to uncertainty.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this idiom when describing a situation where you are unsure but still open to believing something.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
The literal meaning is 'half-believing and half-doubting,' but the figurative meaning is about being cautiously optimistic or skeptical.
Word Origin
The idiom combines '半信' (half-believing) and '半疑' (half-doubting) to express a state of uncertainty mixed with some belief.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a state of cautious optimism or skepticism.