谌 (chén) - Sincere, honest & to believe

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chén ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

谌 · chén

Sincere, honest;

to believe;

also used as a surname pronounced Chén or Shèn.

Sincere, honestto believealso used as a surname pronounced Chén or

Usage highlights

Sincere and honestTo believe sincerelySurname ChénSurname ShènHonest wordsSincere intention

Synonyms

  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 信— to believe, trust
  • 真— true, genuine

Antonyms

  • 伪— false, fake
  • 诈— deceitful, fraudulent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a sincere and honest person (谌诚可信).
  • I believe in your ability (我谌信你的能力).
  • The surname can be pronounced Chén (姓氏谌读作Chén).
  • Some regions pronounce the surname as Shèn (部分地区姓氏读作Shèn).

Collocations

  • Sincere and honest(谌诚)
  • To believe sincerely(谌信)
  • Surname Chén(姓氏谌)
  • Surname Shèn(姓氏谌)
  • Honest words(谌言)
  • Sincere intention(谌意)

Idioms

  • Sincere and trustworthy(谌诚可信)
  • Honest words and sincere intention(谌言谌意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as both a given name character conveying sincerity and a surname with dual pronunciations.
  • In ancient texts, often appears in contexts emphasizing trustworthiness and belief.
  • The character carries connotations of reliability and moral integrity.

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