kè

恪

Character · Adjective

scrupulous; respectful; conscientious

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

scrupulous and respectful; conscientious; careful and reverent

literary

Used primarily in formal, written, or classical contexts to describe an attitude of careful respect toward duties, rules, or superiors. Often appears in compounds.

Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
kè恪
shǒu守
nuò诺
yán言
 。

We must scrupulously abide by our promises.

Tā他
kè恪
jìn尽
zhí职
shǒu守
 ，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
 。

He performs his duties conscientiously and is deeply respected by everyone.

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Wǒ我
men们
yào要
kè恪
zūn遵
lǎo老
shī师
de的
jiào教
dǎo导
 。

We ought to respectfully obey the teacher's instructions.