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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
恂xúncareful; honest, sincere; to trustg, 9 strokes, radical 忄
xún(xun2)xun T2
  1. 1careful; honest, sincere; to trust
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March 24, 2026

恂xún(xun2)

The character 恂 (xún) conveys a sense of carefulness and sincerity. It is often used in contexts where trust and honesty are emphasized, reflecting a straightforward and genuine demeanor. This character can also imply a cautious approach in dealings with others, making it relevant in both personal and professional interactions.

Strokes9Radical忄
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, sincerity and trust are foundational values in both personal relationships and business dealings. The concept of 恂 aligns well with the traditional emphasis on integrity and the importance of maintaining one's word.

Memory tip

Imagine a trustworthy person holding a heart (the radical '心' for 'heart') while carefully balancing a scale (the other component). This image represents the idea of being careful and sincere in their actions, symbolizing the meaning of 恂 and helping you remember that 'xún' sounds like 'tune', suggesting the harmony of honesty.

Meanings of 恂

xún(xun2)
1careful; honest, sincere; to trust
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About 恂

恂Simplified
9Strokes
忄Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 恂 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; its usage is more formal or literary. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar sounding characters, so pay attention to context when using it in sentences. It often appears in phrases related to trustworthiness and sincerity, such as '恂恂之心' (a heart of sincerity).

HSK Study Tips

While 恂 is not included in the official HSK levels, it can be connected to other characters that convey trust and sincerity. Focus on understanding its usage in literature or formal writing to enrich your vocabulary. Exploring synonyms like 诚 (chéng, honest) may also provide a deeper understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 恂 by substituting it with similar characters like 忍 (rěn, to endure) or 信 (xìn, to trust), which have different meanings. Ensure you are using 恂 when you specifically want to express carefulness or sincerity.

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Etymology of 恂

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Phonetic (sound)旬
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Origin

恂 = 忄 + 旬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 恂

IDS Structure⿰忄旬
恂Full character
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忄xin1
left
旬xun2
right
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Parts

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How to say careful; honest, sincere; to trust in Chinese

“careful; honest, sincere; to trust” in Chinese is恂xún

The character 恂 (xún) conveys a sense of carefulness and sincerity. It is often used in contexts where trust and honesty are emphasized, reflecting a straightforward and genuine demeanor. This character can also imply a cautious approach in dealings with others, making it relevant in both personal and professional interactions.

When to use 恂

Be mindful that 恂 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; its usage is more formal or literary. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar sounding characters, so pay attention to context when using it in sentences. It often appears in phrases related to trustworthiness and sincerity, such as '恂恂之心' (a heart of sincerity).

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes misuse 恂 by substituting it with similar characters like 忍 (rěn, to endure) or 信 (xìn, to trust), which have different meanings. Ensure you are using 恂 when you specifically want to express carefulness or sincerity.

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Word Family of 恂

Words containing this character1
恂xúnsincere

Frequently asked questions about 恂

You can use it in contexts like '他是一个恂恂的人', which translates to 'He is a sincere person.'

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