诚恳

chéng kěn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. sincere
2. honest
3. cordial

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 虚伪 xū wěi 虚伪 xū wěi false 虚伪 means hypocritical, the opposite of sincere.: false

Related words

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• 坦率 tǎn shuài 坦率 tǎn shuài frank (discussion) 坦率 means frank, often used alongside sincerity.: frank (discussion)

Synonyms

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• 真诚 zhēn chéng 真诚 zhēn chéng sincere; genuine; true Both mean sincere, but 诚恳 emphasizes earnest attitude.: sincere; genuine; true

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 态度 (attitude), as in 态度诚恳.

Common mistakes

Not used to describe things like gifts or promises; use 真诚 for abstract nouns.

Example Sentences

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他的态度很 诚恳 。

His attitude is very sincere.

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Child Words of 诚恳

• 恳 恳 kěn: earnest
• 诚 诚 chéng: sincere