Chinese
chéngshí
Meaning: honest
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

做人要誠實,不能說謊。
做人要诚实,不能说谎。
One must be honest and cannot lie.
做人要誠實守信。
One should be honest and trustworthy in life.
誠實是一種值得稱讚的美德。
Honesty is a virtue worth praising.
老師讚美了他的誠實。
The teacher praised his honesty.
領導者必須通過誠實和公正來建立自己的威信。
A leader must establish their own prestige through honesty and fairness.

Usage Notes

Implies truthfulness and integrity in character.

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