Definition
敦 (duì) is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'honest, sincere' or 'stocky, sturdy', appearing in compounds such as 敦厚 (honest and sincere), 敦实 (stocky and strong). However, the standard modern pronunciation for this character is dūn (first tone); the duì reading listed here is rare and may be a data error. In practical use, you will almost always encounter it as dūn.
b.f.
(bound form) honestsincere(bound form) stockysturdy
Examples
- 。Tā dài rén duì hòu chéngkěn.He treats people with sincerity and honesty.
- 敦。Zhège yùndòngyuán shēncái duì shi.This athlete has a stocky build.
- 敦。Wǒ xǐhuan duì shi de xiǎo dòngwù.I like small animals that are sturdy.
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