Definition
厚道 describes a person's character as honest, kind, and straightforward — someone who doesn't take advantage of others. It's about being decent and trustworthy in everyday dealings, while 善良 (shànliáng) is broader 'kindheartedness' and 诚恳 (chéngkěn) focuses on sincerity in attitude or words. 宽厚 (kuānhòu) emphasizes tolerance and magnanimity, and 敦厚 (dūnhòu) suggests earnest simplicity.
adjective
kind and honestgeneroussincere (of a person's character)
Examples
- 厚道，。Tā zhège rén hěn hòu dao, cónglái bú huì piàn rén.He is a very kind and honest person; he never cheats people.
- ，厚道。Dàjiā dōu xǐhuan gēn tā hézuò, yīnwèi tā zuòshì hòu dao.Everyone likes to cooperate with him because he is honest in his work.
- 厚道，。Zuòrén yào hòu dao, bù néng zhǐ xiǎng zhe zìjǐ.One should be honest and kind, not just think of oneself.
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