虔诚 qiánchéng pious
pious; devout; sincere
How to remember 虔诚: 虔 reverent + 诚 honest = pious.
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How it is used
- Devout, especially in a religious sense - 虔诚的信徒 (qiánchéng de xìntú) a devout believer.
- Also broader 'sincere/reverent' - 虔诚地祈祷 (qiánchéng de qídǎo) pray devoutly.
- Formal, positive register; reserved for religious faith or deep, reverent sincerity, not casual honesty (that's 诚实, chéngshí).