恳 (kěn) — sincere, earnest (bound form used in compounds)

Definition

A bound form meaning 'sincere, earnest,' almost always appearing in compounds like 恳切, 恳求, and 恳请. Use it as a prefix to show heartfelt, pleading tone.

bound form

sincereearnest (bound form used in compounds)

Examples

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Tā kěn qiè de xī wàng nǐ néng yuán liàng tā.
He sincerely hopes you can forgive him.
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Wǒ kěn qiú nǐ zài gěi wǒ yí cì jī huì.
I beg you to give me another chance.
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Tā kěn qǐng gè wèi duō duō zhǐ jiào.
He earnestly requests everyone's guidance.

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