慈祥 (cí xiáng) — kindly, benevolent (of an elderly person's appearance or demeanor)
Definition
Describes a kind, gentle look or manner — especially of elderly people. More about outward warmth than moral character, which is the focus of 善良 or 仁慈.
adjective
kindlybenevolent (of an elderly person's appearance or demeanor)
Easily confused
Examples
- 慈祥。Zhè wèi cí xiáng de lǎo rén zǒng shì bāng zhù lín jū.This kindly old person always helps their neighbors.
- 慈祥。Lǎo nǎi nai liǎn shàng dài zhe cí xiáng de wēi xiào.The old lady wore a benevolent smile on her face.
- 慈祥。Tā cí xiáng de mù guāng ràng wǒ gǎn dào wēn nuǎn.His kind gaze made me feel warm.
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