恳切 kěnqiè earnest
earnest; sincere
How to remember 恳切: 恳 sincere + 切 cut = earnest.
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How it is used
- Earnest and sincere in tone - of speech, requests, or attitude - 言辞恳切 (yáncí kěnqiè) earnest words, 态度恳切 (tàidù kěnqiè) a sincere manner.
- Describes heartfelt, urgent sincerity when asking or advising; more formal than 诚恳 (chéngkěn, sincere), which is closer to everyday.
- Habitually pairs with 言辞/态度/希望.