诚挚

• Pinyin: chéng zhì
• Hanzi breakdown: 诚 = 讠(speech) + 成 (accomplish) = sincere; 挚 = 执 (hold) + 手 (hand) = earnest/devoted

Meaning

Sincere; cordial; heartfelt. A formal word expressing genuine warmth and honesty.

More formal than 诚恳, often used in written language, official communications, and formal speech. Common in greetings, thanks, and wishes. Carries a tone of respectful sincerity.

Examples

1. 我向您表达最诚挚的感谢。 I express my most sincere thanks to you.
2. 我们诚挚地邀请各位嘉宾出席本次活动。 We cordially invite all guests to attend this event.
3. 请接受我诚挚的祝福。 Please accept my heartfelt wishes.

Usage Guide

Context: official, correspondence, ceremonies

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 致以诚挚的问候。(With sincere regards.)
• 我们诚挚地期待您的光临。(We sincerely look forward to your presence.)

Don't Say

• 诚挚地吃了个饭 (诚挚 is reserved for expressing feelings, not describing actions)

Origin & History

Compound of 诚 (sincere) and 挚 (earnest/devoted). 挚 adds a sense of deep, devoted sincerity.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal