愨 (què) - Sincere, honest, faithful & used to describe someone with genuine and upright

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què ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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愨 · què

Sincere, honest, faithful;

used to describe someone with genuine and upright character.

Sincere, honest, faithfulused to describe someone with genuine and upright

Usage highlights

Sincere and honestHonest conductFaithful and trustworthySimple and sincereHonest and carefulSincere and respectful

Synonyms

  • 誠— sincere, honest
  • 實— true, real, honest
  • 信— trustworthy, faithful

Antonyms

  • 偽— false, fake
  • 詐— deceitful, fraudulent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his sincere character (愨實 character).
  • The official was praised for his honest conduct (愨行 conduct).
  • She has a faithful and trustworthy nature (愨信 nature).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(愨實)
  • Honest conduct(愨行)
  • Faithful and trustworthy(愨信)
  • Simple and sincere(樸愨)
  • Honest and careful(愨謹)
  • Sincere and respectful(愨敬)

Idioms

  • Simple, honest, and sincere(樸實愨誠)
  • Honest and careful in conduct(愨行謹言)
  • Sincere and faithful to the end(愨誠始終)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愨 represents the Confucian virtue of sincerity and integrity in personal conduct.
  • Traditionally used to describe officials known for their honest and trustworthy character.
  • The character embodies the ideal of being genuine without pretense or deception.

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