Meaning and Usage
"兢兢业业" is an idiom describing someone who is extremely cautious and diligent in their work or duties. It conveys a sense of carefulness combined with conscientious effort.
Common Contexts
This phrase is often used to praise someone's attitude towards work or study, emphasizing their seriousness and responsibility.
Collocations and Patterns
Nuances
Using "兢兢业业" implies not only diligence but also a careful, almost cautious approach to avoid mistakes. It is more formal and positive than simply saying "努力" (hardworking).
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "兢兢业业" with "勤勤恳恳" which also means diligent but lacks the nuance of cautiousness. "兢兢业业" stresses carefulness as well as effort.
Meaning and Usage
"兢兢业业" is an idiom describing someone who is extremely cautious and diligent in their work or duties. It conveys a sense of carefulness combined with conscientious effort.
Common Contexts
This phrase is often used to praise someone's attitude towards work or study, emphasizing their seriousness and responsibility.
Collocations and Patterns
Nuances
Using "兢兢业业" implies not only diligence but also a careful, almost cautious approach to avoid mistakes. It is more formal and positive than simply saying "努力" (hardworking).
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "兢兢业业" with "勤勤恳恳" which also means diligent but lacks the nuance of cautiousness. "兢兢业业" stresses carefulness as well as effort.
Meaning and Usage
"兢兢业业" is an idiom describing someone who is extremely cautious and diligent in their work or duties. It conveys a sense of carefulness combined with conscientious effort.
Common Contexts
This phrase is often used to praise someone's attitude towards work or study, emphasizing their seriousness and responsibility.
Collocations and Patterns
Nuances
Using "兢兢业业" implies not only diligence but also a careful, almost cautious approach to avoid mistakes. It is more formal and positive than simply saying "努力" (hardworking).
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "兢兢业业" with "勤勤恳恳" which also means diligent but lacks the nuance of cautiousness. "兢兢业业" stresses carefulness as well as effort.