善良 (shàn liáng) — kindhearted, good-natured

Definition

A common adjective for a fundamentally kind and good-hearted person. 仁慈 is more about showing mercy to others; 厚道 stresses honesty and sincerity alongside kindness.

adjective
kindheartedgood-natured

Examples

  • 善良
    Tā shì yí gè hěn shàn liáng de rén.
    She is a very kindhearted person.
  • 善良
    Tā jīng cháng bāng zhù bié rén, fēi cháng shàn liáng.
    He often helps others; he is very kind.
  • 善良
    Tā yǒu yì kē shàn liáng de xīn.
    She has a kind heart.

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