恂 (xún) - cautious & careful

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xún ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

信嫣

恂 · xún

cautious;

careful;

sincere;

trustworthy;

also used in names to imply integrity and prudence.

cautiouscarefulsincere

Usage highlights

Cautious and sincerePrudent and carefulTrustworthy and honestSincere and respectfulConfident and assuredFearful and cautious

Synonyms

  • 谨— cautious, careful
  • 慎— prudent, discreet
  • 诚— sincere, honest

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 疏— negligent, careless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a cautious and sincere person (恂恂君子).
  • She handled the matter with great care (恂谨处理).
  • The official was known for his trustworthiness (恂信之官).

Collocations

  • Cautious and sincere(恂恂)
  • Prudent and careful(恂谨)
  • Trustworthy and honest(恂信)
  • Sincere and respectful(恂敬)
  • Confident and assured(恂栗)
  • Fearful and cautious(恂惧)

Idioms

  • A cautious and sincere gentleman(恂恂君子)
  • Confident yet cautious(恂栗)
  • Sincere and respectful(恂恂有礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese texts, often describing the ideal Confucian gentleman who is both sincere and cautious.
  • Used in historical contexts to praise officials for their integrity and careful governance.
  • In naming, it conveys values of trustworthiness, prudence, and moral integrity.

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