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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
诚挚chéngzhìsincereHSK 7, a, 18 strokes, rank #13190, Very Hard
诚挚chéngzhìcordialHSK 7, a, 18 strokes, rank #13190, Very Hard
chéngzhì(cheng2zhi4)cheng zhi T2
  1. 1sincere
  2. 2cordial
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March 24, 2026

诚挚(誠摯)chéngzhì(cheng2zhi4)

诚挚 (chéngzhì) means sincere and heartfelt, often used to express genuine feelings or attitudes. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as letters, speeches, or when conveying gratitude or apologies, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in communication.

Strokes18Frequency#13190DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being sincere and honest is highly valued in interpersonal relationships, especially in business and formal communications. Expressing 诚挚的情感 (sincere feelings) is often seen as a sign of respect and integrity.

Memory tip

Think of 诚 (chéng) as a 'cherished' feeling, while 挚 (zhì) resembles 'a tight grip' on those feelings. Together, visualize a heartfelt hug that conveys sincerity, making it easier to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 诚挚

chéngzhì(cheng2zhi4)
1sincere
2cordial
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About 诚挚

诚挚Simplified
誠摯Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#13190Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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真诚 (zhēnchéng) vs 诚恳 (chéngkěn) — choose 诚挚 (chéngzhì) for a more formal tone, while 真诚 (zhēnchéng) emphasizes authenticity and honesty, and 诚恳 (chéngkěn) suggests earnestness in demeanor.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 诚挚 with similar adjectives like 诚恳 (chéngkěn), which also means sincere but carries a slightly different connotation of earnestness. This word is typically used in formal settings, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 诚挚的感谢 (sincere gratitude) and 诚挚的祝福 (sincere wishes).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 诚挚 connects with other advanced vocabulary focused on emotions and social interactions. Students should practice using it in various contexts, such as writing formal letters or expressing feelings in speeches, to solidify their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 诚挚 with 诚恳, leading to incorrect usage in emotional contexts. For example, saying '我诚恳的感谢你' (I sincerely thank you) instead of '我诚挚的感谢你' (I sincerely thank you) alters the nuance of the expression.

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Component characters

诚chénghonest
HSK 58 strokes讠
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挚zhìsincere
10 strokes手
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How to say sincere in Chinese

“sincere” in Chinese is诚挚chéngzhì

诚挚 (chéngzhì) means sincere and heartfelt, often used to express genuine feelings or attitudes. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as letters, speeches, or when conveying gratitude or apologies, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in communication.

When to use 诚挚

Be cautious not to confuse 诚挚 with similar adjectives like 诚恳 (chéngkěn), which also means sincere but carries a slightly different connotation of earnestness. This word is typically used in formal settings, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 诚挚的感谢 (sincere gratitude) and 诚挚的祝福 (sincere wishes).

诚挚 or something close to it

真诚 (zhēnchéng) vs 诚恳 (chéngkěn) — choose 诚挚 (chéngzhì) for a more formal tone, while 真诚 (zhēnchéng) emphasizes authenticity and honesty, and 诚恳 (chéngkěn) suggests earnestness in demeanor.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 诚挚 with 诚恳, leading to incorrect usage in emotional contexts. For example, saying '我诚恳的感谢你' (I sincerely thank you) instead of '我诚挚的感谢你' (I sincerely thank you) alters the nuance of the expression.

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Grammar patterns of 诚挚

诚挚 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 2 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.

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董事长杨东堂先生____欢迎各界人士莅临导.

Yang Dongtang, President , will give public figures a warm welcome.

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董事长杨东堂先生诚挚欢迎各界人士莅临导.

dǒngshìzhǎng yáng dōng táng xiānsheng chéngzhì huānyíng gè jiè rénshì lìlín dǎo.

Yang Dongtang, President , will give public figures a warm welcome.
2
我觉得乔治的经历很悲惨,请向他转达我最诚挚的祝福。

wǒ juéde qiáo zhì de jīnglì hěn bēicǎn, qǐng xiàng tā zhuǎndá wǒ zuì chéngzhì de zhùfú。

I found George's story very sad. Please give him my best wishes.
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盼复,您的诚挚的,威廉·福克纳

pàn fù, nín de chéngzhì de, wēi lián· fú kè nà

Waiting to hear from you, Yours sincerely, William Faulkner.

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While it is not incorrect, 诚挚 is more suited for formal situations. In casual settings, you might prefer simpler words like 真诚 (zhēnchéng) to express sincerity.

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