loyal and honest; solid; sincere
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
loyal and honest; sincere and trustworthy
formalDescribes a person's character, emphasizing honesty, reliability, and simplicity. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
dǔ笃
shí实
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
xìn信
rèn任
。
He is honest and sincere in his conduct, and is deeply trusted by everyone.
Zhè这
wèi位
dǔ笃
shí实
dūn敦
hòu厚
de的
lǎo老
rén人
cóng从
bù不
sā撒
huǎng谎
。
This honest and simple old man never tells lies.
adjective
solid; substantial; well-grounded
Often used to describe scholarship, learning, or work that is thorough, genuine, and not superficial.
Tā他
zuò做
xué学
wen问
hěn很
dǔ笃
shí实
，
cóng从
bù不
fú浮
kuā夸
。
He is very solid in his scholarship, never showing off or exaggerating.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiào教
shòu授
de的
xué学
wen问
shí十
fēn分
dǔ笃
shí实
。
This professor's learning is extremely substantial.
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Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
dǔ笃
shí实
de的
xué学
shù术
tài态
dù度
。
We need a solid attitude toward academic work.