恳 (kěn) - sincere & earnest
恳 · kěn
sincere;
earnest;
to request earnestly
sincereearnestto request earnestly
Usage highlights
sincere requestearnest hopesincere thankssincere invitationearnest advicesincere words
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He made a sincere request (恳求).
- Please accept my earnest thanks (恳谢).
- She asked sincerely for help (恳请帮助).
- He wrote a sincere letter (恳切的书信).
Collocations
- sincere request(恳求)
- earnest hope(恳望)
- sincere thanks(恳谢)
- sincere invitation(恳邀)
- earnest advice(恳劝)
- sincere words(恳言)
Idioms
- Sincere and earnest(诚恳恳恳)
- With sincere words and earnest wishes(恳恳切切)
- Sincere request and earnest hope(恳求恳望)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents the Confucian virtue of sincerity and earnestness in communication
- Often used in formal requests and appeals to show respect and humility
- The character combines 'follow' (艮) with 'heart' (心), suggesting following one's heart sincerely