(qià) - Sincere, respectful & also used in names.

Tone 4

qià | 12 strokes | radical:

· qià

Sincere, respectful;

also used in names.

Sincere, respectfulalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Sincere and respectfulRespectful demeanorSincere intentionRespectful nameSincere heart

Synonyms

  • sincere, honest
  • respectful, reverent

Antonyms

  • arrogant, proud
  • disrespectful, rude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed sincere respect (愘诚).
  • The name conveys a respectful demeanor (愘然).
  • Ancient texts use it for sincerity (愘意).

Collocations

  • Sincere and respectful(愘诚)
  • Respectful demeanor(愘然)
  • Sincere intention(愘意)
  • Respectful name(愘名)
  • Sincere heart(愘心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to denote sincerity and respectfulness.
  • Appears in historical texts and names to convey virtuous qualities.

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