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恭謹

简恭谨 · 繁恭謹

Mandarin · pinyin gōng jǐn

(literary) respectful; deferential

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恭: gōng · respectful, polite, reverent
謹: Look up this written character
谨: jǐn · prudent, cautious; attentive

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(literary) respectful and cautious; deferential and circumspect

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