兢兢业业

jīng jīng yè yè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. (idiom) conscientious
2. assiduous

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 一丝不苟 yī sī bù gǒu 一丝不苟 yī sī bù gǒu not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules 形容做事认真细致，毫不马虎: not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules

Usage notes

Collocations

常用作谓语、定语，多用于形容工作态度，如“他工作兢兢业业”。

Common mistakes

“兢兢”不要误写为“竟竟”或“荆荆”，注意两个字的部首不同。

Example Sentences

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他在工作中总是 兢兢业业 。

He is always conscientious in his work.

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Child Words of 兢兢业业

• 业 业 yè: line of business
• 兢 兢 jīng: to be fearful