HSK · Level 127
16 words
Chinese word
兢兢业业
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīng jīng yè yè
Meaning
- idiomconscientiously
Example
她兢兢业业地完成每项任务。tā jīng jīng yè yè dì wán chéng měi xiàng rèn wù
She conscientiously completes every task.
More examples
他以兢兢业业的态度对待每个项目。tā yǐ jīng jīng yè yè de tài dù duì dài měi gè xiàng mù
He approaches every project with a conscientious attitude.
Core concept
Work is handled with watchful care and serious, sustained effort.
Common phrases
以兢兢业业的态度yǐ jīng jīng yè yè de tài dù
with a conscientious attitude
兢兢业业地履行职责jīng jīng yè yè dì lǚ xíng zhí zé
fulfill one's duties conscientiously
兢兢业业的工作作风jīng jīng yè yè de gōng zuò zuò fēng
a conscientious work style
Similar words
一丝不苟yì sī bù gǒu: Handling every detail with great care and accuracy, without cutting corners.
尽职尽责jìn zhí jìn zé: Fulfilling assigned duties and responsibilities conscientiously from start to finish.
勤勤恳恳qín qín kén kěn: Working quietly and diligently with honest effort maintained over time.
脚踏实地jiǎo tà shí dì: Taking a practical, grounded approach and moving through work step by step.
Definition in Chinese
用来形容以谨慎和勤恳的态度持续做好本职工作，带有褒义。yòng lái xíng róng yǐ jǐn shèn hé qín kěn de tài dù chí xù zuò hǎo běn zhí gōng zuò dài yǒu bāo yì
Word origin
The idiom joins 兢兢 (jīngjīng, "careful and alert") with 业业 (yèyè, "diligent and earnest"), while the repeated pairs give the description extra force.
Usage tips
- In workplace praise, this expression sounds more formal and evaluative than a neutral description, so it fits performance comments, recommendations, and serious praise better than casual small talk.
Other meanings
- diligentlyadverb
- carefullyadverb
Opposites
- 粗心大意cū xīn dà yìcareless and sloppyidiom