(dàn) - Sincere, earnest & extreme, intense

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dàn | 14 strokes | radical:

· dàn

Sincere, earnest;

extreme, intense;

also used as a surname in ancient times.

Sincere, earnestextreme, intensealso used as a surname in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Sincere admirationIntense devotionAncient surnameExtreme sincerityEarnest expression

Synonyms

  • sincere, honest
  • sincere, earnest
  • devout, sincere

Antonyms

  • false, fake
  • hollow, insincere

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He expressed sincere admiration (僤僤的敬佩).
  • The ancient text describes intense devotion (僤诚).
  • This surname has historical records (僤氏).

Collocations

  • Sincere admiration(僤僤敬佩)
  • Intense devotion(僤诚)
  • Ancient surname(僤氏)
  • Extreme sincerity(僤挚)
  • Earnest expression(僤言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing sincerity and intensity of emotion.
  • Used as an ancient surname in historical records.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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