sincere; earnest; honest
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
sincere; earnest; honest and guileless
literaryLiterary term used to describe a person of genuine sincerity and honest character. Often appears in classical texts or formal literary contexts.
Qí其
wéi为
rén人
kōng悾
kōng悾
，
wú无
xū虚
jiǎ假
zhī之
xīn心
。
He is sincere and honest in his conduct, harboring no false intentions.
Gǔ古
rén人
chēng称
kōng悾
kōng悾
zhī之
shì士
，
wèi谓
qí其
xìn信
shí实
kě可
jiā嘉
。
The ancients praised sincere and earnest gentlemen, saying their trustworthiness was commendable.
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Tā他
suī虽
bù不
shàn善
yán言
cí辞
，
rán然
qí其
xīn心
kōng悾
kōng悾
，
zhí值
dé得
xìn信
lài赖
。
Although he is not eloquent, his heart is sincere and worthy of trust.