悫 (què) - Sincere, honest, scrupulous — describes someone with genuine

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悫 · què

Sincere, honest, scrupulous — describes someone with genuine intentions and upright character.

Sincere, honest, scrupulous — describes someone with genuine

Usage highlights

Sincere and honestHonest conductSincere heartSincere and prudentSimple and sincereHonest and trustworthy

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 实— genuine, real
  • 朴— simple, unadorned

Antonyms

  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 伪— false, fake
  • 狡— cunning, crafty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his sincere and scrupulous nature (悫实).
  • The official was praised for his honest conduct (悫行).
  • She possesses a sincere and earnest heart (悫心).
  • We should cultivate a sincere and prudent character (悫谨).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(悫实)
  • Honest conduct(悫行)
  • Sincere heart(悫心)
  • Sincere and prudent(悫谨)
  • Simple and sincere(朴悫)
  • Honest and trustworthy(悫信)

Idioms

  • Sincere words and earnest wishes(悫辞恳愿)
  • Honest words and sincere conduct(言悫行方)
  • Sincere heart and prudent thoughts(心悫虑谨)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally valued in Confucian ethics as an important moral quality for gentlemen.
  • Often used in classical texts to describe officials with integrity and common people with honest character.
  • Considered one of the fundamental virtues in traditional Chinese moral cultivation.

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