慥 (zào) - Sincere, honest & straightforward

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zào ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

慥 · zào

Sincere, honest;

straightforward;

hasty, hurried;

used in classical Chinese to describe earnest character or swift action.

Sincere, honeststraightforwardhasty, hurried

Usage highlights

Sincere and earnestHasty actionEarnest characterStraightforward personQuick decisionReliable friend

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 直— straightforward, direct
  • 急— hasty, urgent

Antonyms

  • 伪— false, hypocritical
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 缓— slow, leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a sincere and straightforward person (慥慥之人).
  • The decision was made hastily (慥然决定).
  • Ancient texts describe him as earnest and reliable (慥慥君子).

Collocations

  • Sincere and earnest(慥慥)
  • Hasty action(慥然)
  • Earnest character(慥性)
  • Straightforward person(慥人)
  • Quick decision(慥断)
  • Reliable friend(慥友)

Idioms

  • Sincere and earnest in conduct(慥慥君子)
  • Acting hastily without consideration(慥然行事)
  • Speaking frankly and honestly(慥言直谏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing virtuous character traits.
  • Often used in Confucian contexts to describe earnestness and sincerity.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in literary and philosophical contexts.

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