Definition
恳 is a bound form (不能单独使用) meaning 'sincere' or 'earnest'. It always appears as the first character in two-character words like 恳求 (to entreat), 恳切 (sincere/earnest), and 恳请 (to earnestly request). You'll encounter it in formal written Chinese and polite requests.
b.f.
sincereearnest (bound form used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā kěn qiè de xīwàng nǐ néng yuánliàng tā.He sincerely hopes you can forgive him.
- 。Wǒ kěn qiú nǐ zài gěi wǒ yí cì jīhuì.I beg you to give me another chance.
- 。Tā kěn qǐng gè wèi duō duō zhǐjiào.He earnestly requests everyone's guidance.
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