篤 (dǔ) - Sincere, earnest, profound & serious (illness)

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Sincere, earnest, profound;

serious (illness);

to concentrate, to focus;

deep, substantial.

Sincere, earnest, profoundserious (illness)to concentrate, to focus

Usage highlights

Sincere and honestSeriously illDiligent in studyDeep friendshipSincere faithProfound love

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 实— solid, real
  • 厚— thick, generous

Antonyms

  • 虚— hollow, false
  • 伪— fake, hypocritical
  • 浮— superficial, frivolous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is sincere and honest (笃实).
  • The patient's condition is critical (病笃).
  • She studies diligently (笃学).
  • They have a deep friendship (笃厚的友谊).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(笃实)
  • Seriously ill(病笃)
  • Diligent in study(笃学)
  • Deep friendship(笃厚的友谊)
  • Sincere faith(笃信)
  • Profound love(笃爱)

Idioms

  • Sincere faith and deep love(笃信好学)
  • Deeply affectionate and sincere(情深意笃)
  • Sincere and profound learning(笃学不倦)
  • Firm determination and sincere faith(笃志好学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse walking slowly and steadily, extended to mean sincerity and steadfastness.
  • Highly valued in Confucian culture as a virtue denoting reliability and depth of character.
  • Used in classical texts to describe serious illness, reflecting the gravity of the condition.

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