Definition
贤惠 describes a woman who is virtuous, gentle, and sensible — someone who manages the household wisely and treats others with kindness. It is a traditional compliment for wives and daughters-in-law, carrying positive cultural connotations of domestic harmony and moral character. Today the word is still commonly used but some younger speakers may find it old-fashioned or gender-stereotyped.
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virtuous and wise (of a woman, in household management and personal character)
Examples
- 贤惠。Dàjiā dōu hěn xiànmù tā qǔ le yí gè nàme xián huì de qīzi.Everyone envies him for marrying such a virtuous wife.
- ，贤惠。Suīrán tā gōngzuò hěn máng, dàn zài jiā yīrán fēicháng xián huì.Even though she's very busy at work, she is still very virtuous at home.
- ，贤惠。Zài Zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng, xián huì yìzhí shì chēngzàn nǚxìng de měidé.In traditional Chinese culture, 'xiánhuì' has always been a virtue used to praise women.
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