洵 (xún) - Truly, indeed, really & used as an adverb to emphasize truth or

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xún ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

洵 · xún

Truly, indeed, really;

used as an adverb to emphasize truth or sincerity.

Truly, indeed, reallyused as an adverb to emphasize truth or

Usage highlights

Truly beautifulIndeed soTruly virtuousSincere and honestTruly trustworthyIndeed admirable

Synonyms

  • 真— true, real
  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 实— real, solid

Antonyms

  • 假— false, fake
  • 伪— false, counterfeit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scenery is truly beautiful (洵美).
  • His words are indeed sincere (洵然).
  • This is a truly virtuous person (洵善).

Collocations

  • Truly beautiful(洵美)
  • Indeed so(洵然)
  • Truly virtuous(洵善)
  • Sincere and honest(洵直)
  • Truly trustworthy(洵信)
  • Indeed admirable(洵可敬)

Idioms

  • Truly beautiful and different(洵美且异)
  • Sincere and honest(洵直且侯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry, particularly in the Book of Songs (诗经), to express genuineness.
  • Used in names to convey sincerity, honesty, and a classical, refined quality.

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