Definitions

qín (adjective) diligent; hardworking; industrious
qín (adjective) frequent; regular
qín (verb) to work hard; to be diligent

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 勤 combines the semantic radical 力 (strength, labor) on the right with the phonetic component 堇 on the left. The strength radical connects it to hard work, physical toil, and sustained effort in tasks. Its core meaning is diligence and industriousness, working tirelessly without laziness. This sense later broadened to describe frequent or regular occurrence, reflecting how consistent effort leads to repetition.

Example Sentences Hide

她每天都很快。

Tā měitiān dōu hěn qínkuài.

She is very diligent every day.

奋学习才能成功。

Qínfèn xuéxí cáinéng chénggōng.

Only by studying diligently can one succeed.

于练习,所以进步很快。

Tā qín yú liànxí, suǒyǐ jìnbù hěn kuài.

He is diligent in practice, so he improves quickly.

劳的农民在田里干活。

Qínláo de nóngmín zài tián lǐ gànhuó.

The hardworking farmers are working in the fields.

由于她勉工作,得到了晋升。

Yóuyú tā qínmiǎn gōngzuò, dédàole jìnshēng.

Because of her diligent work, she got a promotion.

洗手是预防疾病的好方法。

Qín xǐ shǒu shì yùfáng jíbìng de hǎo fāngfǎ.

Washing hands frequently is a good way to prevent diseases.

他不仅奋,而且非常聪明。

Tā bùjǐn qínfèn, érqiě fēichāng cōngmíng.

He is not only diligent but also very smart.

在学术研究中,于思考和创新至关重要。

Zài xuéshù yánjiū zhōng, qín yú sīkǎo hé chuàngxīn zhìguān zhòngyào.

In academic research, being diligent in thinking and innovation is crucial.