Mao Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Heart (xīn)
Character: Kong
Kangxi Stroke Count: 12
Page 389, Entry 21
Pronounced kong. Meaning: sincere, simple, and honest.
From Ren Fang, Memorial of Recommendation: Truly possessing dull sincerity, unable to fulfill the intent of earnest heart.
Also, kongkong, describing the appearance of being ignorant.
From The Analects (Lunyu): Without knowledge yet not trusted.
Also pronounced qiang.
From Zhu Xi, Poem on Visiting Wolong: The feelings of visiting me are profound, in conversation we ceased the chaotic clamor, briefly spoke in detail south of the city wall, comforting the sincere sentiments in my heart.
Also pronounced kong (third tone).
Konghu, describing the appearance of suddenly feeling dejected.
Also pronounced kong (fourth tone).
Meaning is the same.