兢兢业业 jīngjīngyèyè conscientious
(idiom) conscientious; assiduous
How to remember 兢兢业业: 兢 fearful + 业 industry = conscientious.
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- An idiom praising someone as diligent, conscientious, and careful in their work - 他工作一向兢兢业业 (tā gōngzuò yíxiàng jīngjīngyèyè) he has always been dedicated and meticulous.
- Used for a whole attitude toward duty over time, especially in appraisals and eulogies; it describes steady conscientiousness, not a single hard push.