为人 (wéi rén) — (verb) to conduct oneself; to behave (in terms of character); (noun) personal character; conduct; the way one is as a person
Definition
为人 (wéi rén) refers to a person's overall character and how they conduct themselves — closer to 品德 than to specific actions. Unlike 行为 (actions) or 举止 (visible manner), it points to inner moral character.
verb
to conduct oneselfto behave (in terms of character)
noun
personal characterconductthe way one is as a person
Examples
- 为人，。Tā wéi rén hěn chéng shí, dà jiā dōu hěn xìn rèn tā.He conducts himself honestly, so everyone trusts him.
- 为人，。Wǒ liǎo jiě tā de wéi rén, tā bú huì zuò huài shì.I know his character; he wouldn't do bad things.
- 为人，。Tā wéi rén shàn liáng, duì shuí dōu hěn yǒu hǎo.She is kind in nature and is friendly to everyone.
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