悃 (kǔn) - Sincere, genuine, heartfelt — describes earnestness, candor, and

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Sincere, genuine, heartfelt — describes earnestness, candor, and honest intentions without pretense.

Sincere, genuine, heartfelt — describes earnestness, candor, and

Usage highlights

Sincere feelingsGenuine concernHeartfelt petitionSincere wordsHonest intentionsEarnest advice

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 挚— earnest, sincere
  • 恳— earnest, sincere

Antonyms

  • 伪— false, fake
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 虚— hollow, insincere

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He expressed his sincere feelings (悃诚).
  • She showed genuine concern for others (悃挚).
  • The official submitted a heartfelt petition (悃款).
  • His sincere words moved everyone (悃忱).

Collocations

  • Sincere feelings(悃诚)
  • Genuine concern(悃挚)
  • Heartfelt petition(悃款)
  • Sincere words(悃忱)
  • Honest intentions(悃悃)
  • Earnest advice(悃谏)

Idioms

  • Utmost sincerity(悃愊无华)
  • Sincere and unadorned(悃质无华)
  • With heartfelt sincerity(披肝露悃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally valued in Confucian culture as a virtue of genuine character and honest expression.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe officials' sincere loyalty to the ruler.
  • Represents the ideal of speaking and acting from the heart without artifice.

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