敦 (dūn) - Honest, sincere, earnest & to urge, to press

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dūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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敦 · dūn

Honest, sincere, earnest;

to urge, to press;

thick, substantial;

also refers to Dunhuang city.

Honest, sincere, earnestto urge, to pressthick, substantial

Usage highlights

Honest and sincereTo urge, to pressDunhuang cityTo promote friendly relationsSincere and earnestLondon

Synonyms

  • 厚— thick, generous, profound
  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 恳— earnest, sincere

Antonyms

  • 薄— thin, ungenerous
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent
  • 伪— false, fake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an honest and sincere person (敦厚的人).
  • The teacher urged the students to study hard (敦促学生).
  • Dunhuang is famous for its Mogao Caves (敦煌莫高窟).
  • They have a profound friendship (敦睦的友谊).

Collocations

  • Honest and sincere(敦厚)
  • To urge, to press(敦促)
  • Dunhuang city(敦煌)
  • To promote friendly relations(敦睦)
  • Sincere and earnest(敦实)
  • London(伦敦)

Idioms

  • Sincere and honest, generous and tolerant(敦庞之朴)
  • Wen Dun teaches by personal example(敦敦教导)
  • Honest and sincere, simple and unadorned(敦厚朴实)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Dunhuang is a historically significant city on the Silk Road, known for the Mogao Caves containing Buddhist art.
  • The character conveys positive moral qualities of honesty and sincerity in personal conduct.
  • Used in the name of international cities like London (伦敦).

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