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“conscientious” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintā shí

Example

他工作很踏实,从不拖延。tā gōng zuò hěn tā shí cóng bù tuō yán

He is very conscientious in his work and never procrastinates.

Illustration for 踏实 (conscientious)

How to say “conscientious” in Chinese

“Conscientious” in Chinese is 踏实 (tā shí).

A grounded person works steadily, stays calm, and can be relied on.

Full entry for 踏实: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 踏实

公司的基础很踏实,发展比较稳健。gōng sī de jī chǔ hěn tā shí fā zhǎn bǐ jiào wěn jiàn

The company's foundation is very solid, and its development is fairly steady.

Tips for using 踏实

  • In conversation, 很踏实 (hěn tàshí, "quite steady") and 挺踏实的 (tǐng tàshí de, "rather steady") are natural ways to give modest praise for a person's manner or work attitude.

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