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March 24, 2026
惓quán(quan2)
The character 惓 (quán) conveys a sense of earnestness and sincerity in one's feelings or actions. It is often used to describe a person who is genuine and careful in their approach, emphasizing honesty and a heartfelt attitude.
Strokes11Radical忄Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, sincerity and earnestness are highly valued traits, especially in relationships and business dealings, reflecting Confucian ideals of integrity and trustworthiness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (the character's components) with a heart (the radical 心) full of sincerity, holding a 'quill' (the phonetic part 'qu') to write a heartfelt letter. This visual connects the character to the idea of sincere expression.
Meanings of 惓
quán(quan2)
1candid, sincere; careful, earnest
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About 惓
惓Simplified
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忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person (the character's components) with a heart (the radical 心) full of sincerity, holding a 'quill' (the phonetic part 'qu') to write a heartfelt letter. This visual connects the character to the idea of sincere expression.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 惓 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is more formal, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Common collocations include 惓然 (earnestly) to describe a state of being genuine.
HSK Study Tips
Although 惓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it aligns with higher-level concepts of sincerity found in HSK 5 and above. Students should focus on understanding its nuances and how it contrasts with other terms for sincerity.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, sincerity and earnestness are highly valued traits, especially in relationships and business dealings, reflecting Confucian ideals of integrity and trustworthiness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 惓 by confusing it with the more common 诚 (chéng), which means 'honest' but lacks the specific nuance of earnestness. A wrong example would be using 惓 to mean 'truthful', which can lead to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 惓
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In traditional Chinese culture, sincerity and earnestness are highly valued traits, especially in relationships and business dealings, reflecting Confucian ideals of integrity and trustworthiness.
Word Family of 惓
Words Containing This Character1
惓quánearnest
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Frequently Asked Questions about 惓
You can say '他对我很惓' (Tā duì wǒ hěn quán) meaning 'He is very sincere to me.'
No, it is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Synonyms include 诚恳 (chéngkěn) and 认真 (rènzhēn), which also express sincerity and earnestness.
