惇 (dūn) - Honest, sincere, virtuous & to treat with sincerity

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dūn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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惇 · dūn

Honest, sincere, virtuous;

to treat with sincerity;

also used in names meaning honest and kind.

Honest, sincere, virtuousto treat with sincerityalso used in names meaning honest and kind.

Usage highlights

Honest and sincereSincere and earnestTreat with sincerityVirtuous characterHonest and kindSincere and profound

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 信— trustworthy, faithful
  • 厚— generous, kind-hearted

Antonyms

  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 伪— false, hypocritical
  • 奸— treacherous, wicked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his honest character (惇厚).
  • The official was praised for his integrity (惇笃).
  • We should treat friends with sincerity (惇睦).
  • He is a man of virtue and sincerity (惇德).

Collocations

  • Honest and sincere(惇厚)
  • Sincere and earnest(惇笃)
  • Treat with sincerity(惇睦)
  • Virtuous character(惇德)
  • Honest and kind(惇惇)
  • Sincere and profound(惇大)

Idioms

  • Sincere and honest(惇信明义)
  • Honest and profound(惇大笃实)
  • Sincere and earnest(惇惇其仁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 惇 carries strong Confucian values of sincerity, honesty, and moral integrity.
  • Historically used in official titles and names to denote virtuous character.
  • Considered an auspicious character for names, embodying traditional moral ideals.

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