慺 (lóu) - Sincere, earnest & respectful

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lóu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

慺 · lóu

Sincere, earnest;

respectful;

diligent;

to be pleased.

Sincere, earnestrespectfuldiligent

Usage highlights

Sincere and respectfulDiligent and earnestSincere gratitudeRespectful and carefulEarnest heartSincere intention

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 敬— respectful
  • 勤— diligent

Antonyms

  • 伪— false, fake
  • 怠— negligent, lazy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed sincere respect (慺诚).
  • She worked diligently (慺勤).
  • They expressed earnest gratitude (慺谢).

Collocations

  • Sincere and respectful(慺诚)
  • Diligent and earnest(慺勤)
  • Sincere gratitude(慺谢)
  • Respectful and careful(慺谨)
  • Earnest heart(慺心)
  • Sincere intention(慺意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with Confucian values of sincerity and respect in interpersonal relationships.

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