肫 (zhūn) - Gizzard & sincere

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zhūn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical:

志

肫 · zhūn

Gizzard;

sincere;

earnest;

honest;

referring to the muscular stomach of birds or the sincere heart of humans.

Gizzardsincereearnest

Usage highlights

Chicken gizzardSincere heartEarnest attitudeDuck gizzardSincere and honestGizzard soup

Synonyms

  • 真诚— sincere, genuine
  • 诚恳— earnest, sincere
  • 胗— gizzard (alternative character)

Antonyms

  • 虚伪— hypocritical, false
  • 欺诈— deceptive, fraudulent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chicken gizzard (鸡肫) is a popular street food.
  • He expressed his sincere feelings (肫肫其仁).
  • The bird's gizzard (鸟肫) helps grind food.
  • Her earnest attitude (肫挚) impressed everyone.

Collocations

  • Chicken gizzard(鸡肫)
  • Sincere heart(肫诚)
  • Earnest attitude(肫挚)
  • Duck gizzard(鸭肫)
  • Sincere and honest(肫肫)
  • Gizzard soup(肫汤)

Idioms

  • Sincere and earnest(肫肫其仁)
  • Honest and trustworthy(肫信)
  • Genuine and sincere(肫笃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese cuisine, gizzards are considered a delicacy and are often served as snacks or in hot pot.
  • The character carries dual meanings: the physical organ (gizzard) and the abstract quality (sincerity).
  • In classical Chinese texts, 肫 is used to describe genuine, heartfelt emotions and moral integrity.

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