諄 (zhūn) - Earnest, sincere & to instruct repeatedly

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zhūn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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諄 · zhūn

Earnest, sincere;

to instruct repeatedly;

patient and careful in teaching.

Earnest, sincereto instruct repeatedlypatient and careful in teaching.

Usage highlights

Earnest instructionsSincere exhortationPatient teachingEarnest and tirelessEarnest adviceSincere words

Synonyms

  • 恳切— earnest, sincere
  • 殷切— ardent, eager
  • 淳淳— sincere, honest (similar sound and meaning)

Antonyms

  • 敷衍— to perform perfunctorily
  • 马虎— careless, casual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher gave earnest instructions (谆谆教诲).
  • He spoke with sincere earnestness (谆谆告诫).
  • The elder's earnest advice was touching (谆谆教导).
  • She patiently instructed the children (谆谆善诱).

Collocations

  • Earnest instructions(谆谆教诲)
  • Sincere exhortation(谆谆告诫)
  • Patient teaching(谆谆教导)
  • Earnest and tireless(谆谆不倦)
  • Earnest advice(谆言)
  • Sincere words(谆谕)

Idioms

  • To instruct earnestly and tirelessly(谆谆教诲)
  • To exhort sincerely and repeatedly(谆谆告诫)
  • To teach patiently and carefully(谆谆善诱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with Confucian values of earnest teaching and patient instruction.
  • Often used to describe the manner of elders, teachers, or mentors imparting wisdom.
  • Implies repetition and patience in guidance, reflecting the importance of thorough learning in Chinese educational philosophy.

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