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悃kǔnhonest, sincere; loyal, truezg, 10 strokes, radical 忄, rank #70922, Very Hard
kǔn(kun3)kun T3
  1. 1honest, sincere; loyal, true
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March 24, 2026

悃kǔn(kun3)

The character 悃 (kǔn) conveys the meaning of being honest, sincere, and loyal. It is often used to describe a person's character or their intentions, suggesting a deep sense of truthfulness and reliability. This word is commonly found in contexts where trust and sincerity are emphasized, such as in personal relationships or ethical discussions.

Strokes10Radical忄Frequency#70922DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the values of honesty and sincerity are deeply ingrained in Confucian teachings, which emphasize the importance of integrity in personal and social relationships. This character reflects those ideals and is often associated with virtuous conduct.

Memory tip

Imagine a loyal dog (the character's components suggest loyalty) that always speaks the truth to its owner. The dog represents sincerity, and the sound 'kǔn' can be likened to the sound of a comforting bark, which is honest and straightforward.

Meanings of 悃

kǔn(kun3)
1honest, sincere; loyal, true
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About 悃

悃Simplified
10Strokes
忄Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 悃 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and tends to appear in more literary or formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use it in contexts where loyalty and honesty are explicitly discussed.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK vocabulary, understanding 悃 can enhance your grasp of themes related to morality and trustworthiness. Students should focus on recognizing this character in literary texts or formal writings, as it often complements discussions requiring a deeper understanding of character traits.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 悃 with 论 (lùn), thinking they share the same meaning. Remember that 悃 specifically refers to honesty and sincerity, while 论 pertains to discussion or argumentation.

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Etymology of 悃

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)忄
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Phonetic (sound)困
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Origin

悃 = 忄 + 困. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 悃

IDS Structure⿰忄困
悃Full character
=
忄xin1
left
困kun4
right
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Parts

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How to say honest, sincere; loyal, true in Chinese

“honest, sincere; loyal, true” in Chinese is悃kǔn

The character 悃 (kǔn) conveys the meaning of being honest, sincere, and loyal. It is often used to describe a person's character or their intentions, suggesting a deep sense of truthfulness and reliability. This word is commonly found in contexts where trust and sincerity are emphasized, such as in personal relationships or ethical discussions.

When to use 悃

Be mindful that 悃 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and tends to appear in more literary or formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use it in contexts where loyalty and honesty are explicitly discussed.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 悃 with 论 (lùn), thinking they share the same meaning. Remember that 悃 specifically refers to honesty and sincerity, while 论 pertains to discussion or argumentation.

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Word Family of 悃

Words containing this character1
悃kǔnsincere

Frequently asked questions about 悃

It is pronounced as 'kǔn', with the third tone.

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