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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
悫quèmodest; sincereag, 11 strokes, radical 心
悫quèhonestunknown, 11 strokes, radical 心
què(que4)que T4
  1. 1modest; sincere
  2. 2honest
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March 24, 2026

悫(愨)què(que4)

The character 悫 (què) conveys a sense of modesty and sincerity. It is often used to describe someone who is honest and straightforward, reflecting a humble disposition. In contexts where trust and integrity are valued, this character can play a significant role in expressing one's character traits.

Strokes11Radical心
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, modesty is a highly valued trait, and people are often encouraged to downplay their achievements. The use of 悫 reflects this cultural norm of humility and sincerity, which is essential in building trust in relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine a quiet person (the character's shape resembles a person with a lowered head) who is hiding their light under a bushel. They are sincere and modest, represented by the character 悫. The 'què' sound can be remembered by thinking of a quiet 'check' in a sincere conversation.

Meanings of 悫

què(que4)
1modest; sincere
2honest
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About 悫

悫Simplified
愨Traditional
11Strokes
心Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

诚 (chéng) vs 忠 (zhōng) — use 悫 (què) for modest sincerity, while 诚 (chéng) emphasizes honesty and integrity, and 忠 (zhōng) denotes loyalty.

Usage Notes

The character 悫 is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be cautious about using it in informal settings, as it may come off as overly formal. It's often used with words like '诚恳' (chéngkěn, sincere) to enhance its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 悫 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, its meaning connects with other HSK words that express honesty and integrity, such as '诚实' (chéngshí, honest). Students should focus on recognizing similar character structures and the importance of sincerity in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 悫 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, mistakenly using 悫 in a casual setting might sound overly formal; instead, opt for simpler terms like 实在 (shízài, really) to express sincerity.

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Etymology of 悫

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

悫 = 心 + 士. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 悫

IDS Structure⿳士冗心
悫Full character
=
士Shi4
top
冗rong3
middle
心xin1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say modest; sincere in Chinese

“modest; sincere” in Chinese is悫què

The character 悫 (què) conveys a sense of modesty and sincerity. It is often used to describe someone who is honest and straightforward, reflecting a humble disposition. In contexts where trust and integrity are valued, this character can play a significant role in expressing one's character traits.

When to use 悫

The character 悫 is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be cautious about using it in informal settings, as it may come off as overly formal. It's often used with words like '诚恳' (chéngkěn, sincere) to enhance its meaning.

悫 or something close to it

诚 (chéng) vs 忠 (zhōng) — use 悫 (què) for modest sincerity, while 诚 (chéng) emphasizes honesty and integrity, and 忠 (zhōng) denotes loyalty.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 悫 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, mistakenly using 悫 in a casual setting might sound overly formal; instead, opt for simpler terms like 实在 (shízài, really) to express sincerity.

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Word Family of 悫

Words containing this character1
悫quèhonest愨

Frequently asked questions about 悫

You might say, '他是一个悫的人' (tā shì yīgè què de rén), meaning 'He is a modest person.'

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