恳切 (kěn qiè) — earnest, sincere
Definition
恳切 describes an earnest, heartfelt manner in asking or speaking — often paired with verbs like 请求 or 劝说. 真诚 is a broader 'genuine', while 诚挚 and 诚恳 are more about attitude than this word's urgent tone.
adjective
earnestsincere
Examples
- 恳切。Tā kěn qiè de chéng rèn le zì jǐ de cuò wù.He earnestly admitted his mistake.
- 恳切，。Tā de tài dù shí fēn kěn qiè, ràng rén gǎn dòng.Her attitude is very sincere, which moved people.
- 恳切。Tā kěn qiè de quàn shuō wǒ men jiē shòu zhè ge jiàn yì.He earnestly urged us to accept this suggestion.
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