Common Meanings
1
dūn敦
Honest, sincere, and solid. It describes a person's character as kind and sincere, or their physique as sturdy and well-built.
他为人敦厚，深得大家信任
He is a sincere and kind person, deeply trusted by everyone.
To sincerely or earnestly invite or request someone, often to a position or for a specific purpose.
我们诚挚地敦请张教授来我校进行学术讲座。
We sincerely invite Professor Zhang to our school to give an academic lecture.
To urge, press, or supervise someone to do something.
老师敦促学生们按时完成作业。
The teacher urged the students to complete their homework on time.
2
duì敦
An ancient ritual vessel used to hold grains like millet and sorghum.
这件出土的青铜敦，形制古朴，铸造精美。
This excavated bronze dui, with its ancient and simple form, is exquisitely cast.