懃 (qín) - Diligent — describes someone who is industrious, hardworking, & earnest and sincere in service or effort.

懃Tone 2

qín ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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懃 · qín

Diligent — describes someone who is industrious, hardworking, and attentive;

earnest and sincere in service or effort.

Diligent — describes someone who is industrious, hardworking,earnest and sincere in service or effort.

Usage highlights

Diligent and sincereEarnest and attentiveServe diligentlyDiligent serviceDiligent workAssiduous effort

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 恳— earnest, sincere
  • 勉— strive, exert

Antonyms

  • 懒— lazy, idle
  • 惰— sluggish, indolent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a diligent and sincere person (懃懃恳恳的人).
  • The servant served with diligence (仆人侍奉很懃).
  • She showed earnest concern (表现出懃切的关心).
  • He worked diligently without complaint (工作懃恳无怨言).

Collocations

  • Diligent and sincere(懃恳)
  • Earnest and attentive(懃切)
  • Serve diligently(懃侍)
  • Diligent service(懃务)
  • Diligent work(懃劳)
  • Assiduous effort(懃勉)

Idioms

  • Diligent and earnest(懃懃恳恳)
  • Diligent in government and loving the people(懃政爱民)
  • Diligent and thrifty in running the household(克懃克俭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with Confucian values of diligence, sincerity, and conscientious service.
  • Often used to describe officials who are diligent in governance and caring toward the people.
  • Considered a virtue in both personal conduct and professional service.

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