han2 zi3懇摯恳挚
Jyutpinghan2 zi3
Yalehán ji
Definition
Sincere, earnest, and cordial.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal writing or serious, heartfelt speech, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It implies a level of sincerity and depth that makes it sound slightly dramatic if applied to trivial matters. You will most often encounter it in written correspondence, official invitations, or speeches where the speaker wants to emphasize their genuine intentions.
Examples
He wrote me a letter, the tone was very earnest.
I earnestly invite you to attend the wedding.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday settings, as it sounds overly stiff or literary. For common, casual situations, use 真誠 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
