sing4 han2誠懇诚恳
Jyutpingsing4 han2
Yalesìhng hán
Definition
Sincere; earnest and genuine in attitude when listening to, asking, or learning from others.
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How it's used
Focuses on the outward expression of genuine respect and openness during interpersonal interaction. It is frequently used to describe someone who is actively listening or seeking advice with a humble mindset. Unlike formal written terms, this carries a warm, human quality that implies the person is not just being polite, but is truly engaged with the other party.
Examples
His attitude is so sincere when he speaks, I find it hard to refuse him.
When you ask someone for help, you must appear more sincere.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 認真, which means serious or diligent. While 認真 focuses on the level of effort or focus applied to a task, 誠懇 focuses specifically on the honesty and warmth of one's social demeanor.
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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.
