noun / adverb HSK 4
Traditional 誠心
sincerity · genuine intention · wholeheartedly · sincerely
Meaning
诚心 refers to sincere feelings or genuine intentions when doing something. It describes acting with true heart and without deceit or ulterior motives. The word emphasizes the authenticity and earnestness behind one's words or actions.
Usage
Commonly used when expressing that someone is doing something with genuine feelings, especially in contexts of apologies, requests, or religious devotion. Often appears in the pattern 诚心诚意 (with utmost sincerity) for emphasis. Can function as an adverb meaning 'sincerely' or as a noun meaning 'sincerity'.
Examples
- 01我是诚心想帮你的。.I sincerely want to help you.
- 02他诚心诚意地向她道歉。.He apologized to her with utmost sincerity.
Characters
Common collocations
- 诚心诚意with utmost sincerity
- 诚心道歉to sincerely apologize
- 诚心祈祷to pray sincerely
- 缺乏诚心to lack sincerity
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 诚 (honest, sincere) with 心 (heart), literally meaning 'sincere heart' or 'honest mind', reflecting the Chinese cultural emphasis on internal moral character.