伋 (jí) - Diligent, respectful & an ancient personal name, notably Confucius's grandson Kong

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jí ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

慧佳

伋 · jí

Diligent, respectful;

an ancient personal name, notably Confucius's grandson Kong Ji (孔伋).

Diligent, respectfulan ancient personal name, notably Confucius's grandson Kong

Usage highlights

Kong Jidiligent and earnestrespectful appearanceancient personal name

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 谨— cautious, respectful

Antonyms

  • 怠— idle, negligent
  • 惰— lazy, indolent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Confucius's grandson was Kong Ji (孔伋).
  • The name appears in classical texts meaning diligent (伋伋).
  • He was known for his respectful demeanor (伋然).

Collocations

  • Kong Ji(孔伋)
  • diligent and earnest(伋伋)
  • respectful appearance(伋然)
  • ancient personal name(人名伋)

Idioms

  • Diligent and earnest in conduct(伋伋然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as the name of Confucius's grandson, Kong Ji (孔伋), who was a major Confucian philosopher.
  • The character carries connotations of diligence, respect, and scholarly virtue in classical Chinese context.

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