Definition
勤勤恳恳 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'diligent and conscientious' — it describes someone who works steadily, carefully, and without complaint. Unlike the single word 勤奋 (diligent), this reduplicated form adds a sense of sustained, earnest effort over time. It's often used to praise someone's work ethic in a humble, down-to-earth way, especially in contexts like farming, teaching, or office work.
f.e.
diligent and conscientioushardworking and earnest
Examples
- 勤勤恳恳。Tā qín qín kěn kěn de gōngzuò le yí bèizi.He worked diligently and conscientiously his whole life.
- 勤勤恳恳，。Zhè wèi lǎoshī qín qín kěn kěn, xuéshēngmen dōu hěn zūnjìng tā.This teacher is diligent and conscientious; the students all respect her.
- 勤勤恳恳。Nóngmínmen qín qín kěn kěn de gēngzhòng zhe zhè piàn tǔdì.The farmers diligently and conscientiously cultivate this land.
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