Definition
兢兢业业 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'conscientious and assiduous', with a strong sense of being cautious and meticulous in one's work. Compared to 努力 (hard-working) or 认真 (serious), it emphasizes sustained carefulness and thoroughness, and is more formal/literary. It's similar to 刻苦 (hardworking with perseverance) but adds a nuance of caution.
idiom
conscientious and assiduousdiligent and cautious in one's work
Examples
- ，兢兢业业。Zhè wèi lǎoshī jǐ shí nián rú yí rì, jīng jīng yè yè de 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 gōngzuò tàidu yíngdé le dàjiā de zūnzhòng.His conscientious work attitude earned everyone's respect.
- 兢兢业业，。Zuò kēyán bìxū jīng jīng yè yè, bù néng yǒu bàndiǎn mǎhu.Doing scientific research requires being conscientious and assiduous, without the slightest carelessness.
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