禃 (zhí) - Upright & honest

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zhí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

禃 · zhí

Upright;

honest;

sincere;

devoted;

dedicated (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese).

Uprighthonestsincere

Usage highlights

Upright and honestSincere heartDevoted to dutyHonest officialDedicated scholar

Synonyms

  • 直— straight; upright
  • 诚— sincere; honest
  • 正— correct; upright

Antonyms

  • 曲— crooked; bent
  • 伪— false; fake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for his upright character (禃直).
  • She has a sincere heart (禃心).
  • The official was praised for his devotion to duty (禃职).

Collocations

  • Upright and honest(禃直)
  • Sincere heart(禃心)
  • Devoted to duty(禃职)
  • Honest official(禃官)
  • Dedicated scholar(禃士)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 禃 is an archaic character that appears in some classical texts but is not commonly used in modern Chinese.
  • The character carries connotations of moral uprightness and sincerity, valued virtues in traditional Confucian culture.

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