由衷

yóu zhōng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. heartfelt
2. sincere
3. unfeigned

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 虚假 xū jiǎ 虚假 xū jiǎ false 不真实的，伪装的: false

Related words

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• 衷心 zhōng xīn 衷心 zhōng xīn heartfelt 出自内心的，常与“感谢”等词搭配: heartfelt

Synonyms

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• 真诚 zhēn chéng 真诚 zhēn chéng sincere; genuine; true 表示真实诚恳的感情: sincere; genuine; true
• 诚挚 chéng zhì 诚挚 chéng zhì sincere 正式场合表示真挚的感情: sincere

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with words like 感谢 (to thank) or 祝福 (to bless), as in 由衷感谢 (heartfelt thanks) or 由衷祝福 (sincere wishes).

Formality

Often used in formal or written contexts to express deep, genuine emotions; less common in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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我 由衷 感谢你的帮助。

I sincerely thank you for your help.

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Words Containing 由衷

• 言不由衷 言不由衷 yán bù yóu zhōng: to say sth without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek

Child Words of 由衷

• 由 由 yóu: to follow
• 衷 衷 zhōng: inner feelings