勤 (qín) - Diligent — industrious, hardworking, frequent, regular & also used as a surname.

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qín ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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勤 · qín

Diligent — industrious, hardworking, frequent, regular;

also used as a surname.

Diligent — industrious, hardworking, frequent, regularalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Diligent and hardworkingDiligent studyDiligent workDiligent practiceDiligent serviceDiligent attendance

Synonyms

  • 努力— hardworking, making effort
  • 勤奋— diligent and hardworking
  • 刻苦— hardworking and persistent

Antonyms

  • 懒— lazy, idle
  • 惰— sluggish, indolent
  • 怠— negligent, remiss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a diligent student (勤奋的学生).
  • She attends classes regularly (勤上课).
  • We need to be diligent in our work (工作要勤).
  • He visits his parents frequently (勤探父母).

Collocations

  • Diligent and hardworking(勤奋)
  • Diligent study(勤学)
  • Diligent work(勤工)
  • Diligent practice(勤练)
  • Diligent service(勤务)
  • Diligent attendance(勤到)

Idioms

  • Diligence makes up for lack of talent(勤能补拙)
  • Diligent in work and frugal in spending(勤俭持家)
  • Diligent in government and loving of the people(勤政爱民)
  • Heaven rewards the diligent(天道酬勤)
  • Diligent and thrifty(勤俭节约)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued virtue in Chinese culture, representing dedication and perseverance.
  • Traditionally associated with agricultural society where hard work was essential for survival.
  • Often used in names to encourage diligence and conscientiousness.
  • Considered one of the fundamental Confucian virtues alongside thrift and humility.

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