Meanings of 诚恳
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AI Study Notes for 诚恳
诚实 (chéngshí) — use 诚恳 (chéngkěn) when emphasizing sincerity in demeanor, while 诚实 (chéngshí) focuses more on honesty as a trait.
A common mistake is to confuse 诚恳 with similar terms like 诚实 (chéngshí), which means 'honest' but lacks the emotional nuance of sincerity. Use 诚恳 in contexts where you want to emphasize heartfelt honesty, especially in formal situations like interviews or negotiations.
As an HSK 5 word, 诚恳 connects with other words describing character and integrity, such as 诚信 (chéngxìn, 'integrity') and 真实 (zhēnshí, 'genuine'). Focus on using 诚恳 in sentences that highlight emotional honesty.
Learners often mistakenly use 诚恳 in contexts where a more casual term like 随便 (suíbiàn, 'casual') would be appropriate. For example, saying '他很诚恳的来这里' (He sincerely came here) is incorrect; it should be '他很随便的来这里' (He casually came here).
Pronunciation of 诚恳
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How to say sincere in Chinese
“sincere” in Chinese is诚恳
诚恳 (chéngkěn) means being sincere and honest in one's actions and words. It is often used to describe a person's demeanor when they genuinely express their feelings or intentions without pretense. This word is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts, emphasizing the importance of honesty in relationships.
When to use 诚恳
A common mistake is to confuse 诚恳 with similar terms like 诚实 (chéngshí), which means 'honest' but lacks the emotional nuance of sincerity. Use 诚恳 in contexts where you want to emphasize heartfelt honesty, especially in formal situations like interviews or negotiations.
诚恳 or something close to it
诚实 (chéngshí) — use 诚恳 (chéngkěn) when emphasizing sincerity in demeanor, while 诚实 (chéngshí) focuses more on honesty as a trait.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 诚恳 in contexts where a more casual term like 随便 (suíbiàn, 'casual') would be appropriate. For example, saying '他很诚恳的来这里' (He sincerely came here) is incorrect; it should be '他很随便的来这里' (He casually came here).
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Grammar Patterns of 诚恳
诚恳 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
她凝视着他的眼睛，一脸____。
Her eyes stared into his with an expression of absolute honesty.
Example Sentences for 诚恳 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 诚恳
You can say: '他非常诚恳地对我说了他的想法' (He sincerely shared his thoughts with me).
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