诚恳

誠懇

chéngkěn

adjective HSK 7-9 #11,101

Meanings

1 sincere
2 honest
3 earnest

Characters

sincere; honest

earnest; sincere

Examples

HSK 2

他的态度很诚恳，让人很感动。

Tā de tàidu hěn chéngkěn, ràng rén hěn gǎndòng.

His attitude was very sincere, which was touching.

HSK 6

她诚恳地向我道了歉。

Tā chéngkěn de xiàng wǒ dào le qiàn.

She sincerely apologized to me.

Tips

usage

诚恳 emphasizes heartfelt sincerity. Compare with 真诚 (genuine/sincere) which is broader, and 坦诚 (frank/candid) which emphasizes openness.

Stroke Order

诚 chéng

恳 kěn