恳 kěn sincere
sincere; earnest; cordial
How to remember 恳: 艮 stubborn + 心 heart = sincere. The stubborn old farmer rarely speaks, but when he thanks the nurse, every word from his heart is sincere.
Component breakdown
恳 = 艮 stubborn + 心 heart
- 艮 stubborn
- 心 heart
The stubborn old farmer rarely speaks, but when he thanks the nurse, every word from his heart is sincere.
How it is used
- Sincere and earnest, esp. in pleading: 诚恳 (chéngkěn) sincere, 恳求 (kěnqiú) to entreat, 恳切 (kěnqiè) heartfelt and earnest.
- 恳请 (kěnqǐng) = to earnestly request - a formal, respectful way to ask a favor.