How to Write 忱 (chén) — Meaning “sincerity; devotion; honest feelings”

Imagine a person who is so sincere that they put their heart (忄) on a platform (冘 resembles a platform or a person carrying something). This visual of a heart lifted up shows devotion and enthusiasm, helping you recall the meaning of 忱.

The radical 忄 comes first: write a vertical dot, then a short vertical line, then a long vertical stroke. The right side starts with a horizontal line, then a vertical hook, and finally two small horizontal strokes inside — make sure the right side is balanced and not too wide.

忏 (chàn) means 'to repent' and has a different right side (千), while 忉 (dāo) means 'sorrowful' with a right side that looks like a knife (刀). In contrast, 忱 (chén) has the right side 冘 and means 'sincerity' or 'devotion' — a positive emotional state.

忱 appears in formal or literary expressions like 热忱 (enthusiasm) and 谢忱 (gratitude). It is not a common spoken word, but you might see it in letters, speeches, or written compliments to express deep, sincere feelings.

Common words containing 忱 include: 热忱 (rè chén) — Zeal or enthusiasm; 谢忱 (xiè chén) — gratitude; thanks (formal); 忠忱 (zhōng chén) — Sincerity / devotion.