悾 (kōng) - Sincere, earnest, simple-hearted & also means empty, void.

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kōng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

悾 · kōng

Sincere, earnest, simple-hearted;

also means empty, void.

Sincere, earnest, simple-heartedalso means empty, void.

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Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 恳— earnest, sincere
  • 朴— simple, plain
  • 空— empty, void

Antonyms

  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 伪— false, fake
  • 满— full, satisfied

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke with sincere feelings (悾悾之情).
  • The room was completely empty (悾悾的房间).
  • She has a simple and honest heart (悾悾之心).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(悾悾)
  • Simple-hearted(悾诚)
  • Empty and void(悾虚)
  • Earnest expression(悾色)
  • Sincere words(悾言)
  • Simple-minded(悾直)

Idioms

  • Sincere and simple-hearted(悾悾之诚)
  • Empty and without substance(悾虚无物)
  • Earnest and sincere(悾悾恳恳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 悾 carries dual meanings of sincerity and emptiness, reflecting philosophical concepts of simplicity and void.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing both genuine human qualities and metaphysical concepts of emptiness.
  • In naming contexts, it suggests qualities of sincerity, simplicity, and purity of heart.

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