[xìn tiáo]
article of creed; article of faith; creed; precept; tenet; symbol; belief
the primal faith
基本信条
state one's artistic faith
说出自己的艺术信条
business creed
经商信条
“Honesty is the best policy” was his creed in all his business dealings.
“诚实乃上策”是他做生意的信条。