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Word · AdjectiveTraditional諲

respectful; reverent; earnest

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

respectful; reverent; solemn

archaic

Archaic usage found in classical texts, rarely used in modern Chinese except in specific literary or historical contexts. Often describes a respectful attitude or manner.

Qí其
yán言
yīn諲
ér而
gōng恭
 。

His words were respectful and reverent.

Yīn諲
jìng敬
zhī之
xīn心
 ，
yóu油
rán然
ér而
shēng生
 。

A heart of reverence arose spontaneously.

2.

adjective

earnest and sincere (in teaching or admonishing)

literary

Used primarily in the compound 諲諄 (yīn zhūn) to describe earnest and sincere instruction or admonishment.

Fū夫
zǐ子
yīn諲
zhūn諄
rán然
shàn善
yòu诱
rén人
 。

The Master earnestly and skillfully guided people.

Yīn諲
zhūn諄
jiào教
huì诲
 ，
shòu受
yì益
zhōng终
shēn身
 。

Earnest teachings benefit one for a lifetime.