诚恳 chéngkěn sincere
sincere; honest; cordial
How to remember 诚恳: 诚 honest + 恳 sincere = sincere.
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How it is used
- Sincere and earnest, especially in attitude - 态度诚恳 (tàidu chéngkěn) a sincere attitude; 诚恳地道歉 (chéngkěn de dàoqiàn) to apologize sincerely.
- Describes visible earnestness in how one speaks or acts, versus 诚实 (chéngshí, honest, i.e. not lying).
- Positive; common with 态度 and 建议 (heartfelt advice).