āi​kěn

to entreat

  • created sense approved 哀恳/哀懇 · āi​kěn · to entreat — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    哀恳 / 哀懇

    āi​kěn

    to entreat

    to beg or request sorrowfully; to implore piteously

    哀 (literal) → 哀 · āi · pitifully 恳 (literal) → 恳/懇 · kěn · to entreat

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  • created sense approved 哀恳/哀懇 · āi​kěn · sorrowful and earnest — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    哀恳 / 哀懇

    āi​kěn

    sorrowful and earnest

    expressing deep grief and sincerity in one's words or attitude

    哀 (literal) → 哀 · āi · sad 恳 (literal) → 恳/懇 · kěn · sincere

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