慤 (què) - Sincere, honest, cautious & describes a person of integrity and earnest character.

慤Tone 4

què ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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慤 · què

Sincere, honest, cautious;

describes a person of integrity and earnest character.

Sincere, honest, cautiousdescribes a person of integrity and earnest character.

Usage highlights

Sincere and honestCautious and diligentHonest and earnestSincere and faithfulSimple and honestSincere virtue

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his sincere and honest nature (为人诚慤).
  • The official performed his duties with caution and diligence (谨慎慤实).
  • Ancient texts praise the virtue of being sincere and earnest (敦厚慤实).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(诚慤)
  • Cautious and diligent(谨慤)
  • Honest and earnest(慤实)
  • Sincere and faithful(忠慤)
  • Simple and honest(朴慤)
  • Sincere virtue(慤德)

Idioms

  • Sincere words and respectful demeanor(慤言恭行)
  • Honest and without deceit(朴讷诚慤)
  • Faithful, sincere, respectful, and frugal(忠慤恭俭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with Confucian virtues of sincerity and moral integrity.
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to describe officials or scholars of upright character.
  • Represents an ideal of earnestness and lack of pretension in personal conduct.

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