恪

愙
kè
各 + 忄

Definitions

kè (adjective) respectful; scrupulous

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 各 represents the sound. Simplified form of 愙.

Semantic: 忄 Phonetic: 各

About

恪 is a phono-semantic compound and the simplified form of 愙. The original 愙 had 心 at bottom, but the simplified character uses the vertical heart radical 忄 on the left, indicating that the meaning concerns inner states of respect, reverence, and conscientiousness. The right component 各 (gè) hints at the pronunciation, though the modern reading kè shows a sound shift. In usage, 恪 describes someone who strictly and dutifully adheres to rules or fulfills responsibilities.

Example Sentences Hide

他一直恪守诺言。

Tā yīzhí kèshǒu nuòyán.

He has always strictly kept his promises.

那位官员恪尽职守。

Nà wèi guānyuán kèjìnzhíshǒu.

That official is diligent and fulfills his duties faithfully.

我们必须恪守学校的规章制度。

Wǒmen bìxū kèshǒu xuéxiào de guīzhāng zhìdù.

We must strictly abide by the school's rules and regulations.

他一生都恪守着诚实的原则。

Tā yīshēng dōu kèshǒu zhe chéngshí de yuánzé.

He adhered to the principle of honesty throughout his life.

作为一名医生，她恪守职业道德。

Zuòwéi yī míng yīshēng, tā kèshǒu zhíyè dàodé.

As a doctor, she strictly observes professional ethics.

在对外交往中，我国一贯恪守国际公约。

Zài duìwài jiāowǎng zhōng, wǒguó yíguàn kèshǒu guójì gōngyuē.

In foreign relations, our country consistently abides by international conventions.

全体员工都应恪守这份保密协议。

Quántǐ yuángōng dōu yīng kèshǒu zhè fèn bǎomì xiéyì.

All staff members should strictly adhere to this confidentiality agreement.

这位学者以其恪谨的治学态度而备受尊敬。

Zhè wèi xuézhě yǐ qí kè jǐn de zhìxué tàidù ér bèi shòu zūnjìng.

This scholar is highly respected for his meticulous and rigorous attitude towards scholarship.

Related Characters

Component: 各

路 格 客 略 洛 络 阁 胳 咯 骆 赂 烙 骼 酪

Component: 忄

情 性 快 怕 惊 怀 怪 慢 忙 懂 惯 恨 恰 忆

Example Words

恪守