兢兢业业 (jīng jīng yè yè) — (idiom) conscientious and assiduous; diligent and cautious in one's work
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'conscientious and diligent' in one's work — stronger and more literary than 认真 or 努力, with no room for carelessness. Pairs with 工作态度 to describe a meticulous, responsible approach.
idiom
conscientious and assiduousdiligent and cautious in one's work
Examples
- ，兢兢业业。Zhè wèi lǎo shī jǐ shí nián rú yí rì, jīng jīng yè yè dì jiāo shū yù rén.This teacher has been teaching and educating students conscientiously for decades.
- 兢兢业业。Tā jīng jīng yè yè de gōng zuò tài dù yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.His conscientious work attitude earned everyone's respect.
- 兢兢业业，。Zuò kē yán bì xū jīng jīng yè yè, bù néng yǒu bàn diǎn mǎ hu.Doing scientific research requires being conscientious and assiduous, without the slightest carelessness.
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