积德 (jī dé) — (verb-object) to accumulate merit through good deeds (Buddhist/Daoist concept); (colloquial) to be kind, to be nice (often in 积点德 or 积积德)

Définition

A verb-object phrase meaning 'to accumulate merit through good deeds' (a Buddhist/Daoist idea). In casual speech, 积点德 is a scolding remark telling someone to 'have a heart' and stop being so harsh.

verb
(verb-object) to accumulate merit through good deeds (Buddhist/Daoist concept)(colloquial) to be kindto be nice (often in 积点德 or 积积德)

Exemples

  • 积德
    Tā yì shēng dōu zài jī dé.
    He spent his whole life accumulating merit.
  • Nǐ jī diǎn dé ba, bié nà me kè bó.
    Have a heart; don't be so mean.
  • 积德
    Duō zuò shàn shì kě yǐ jī dé.
    Doing more good deeds can accumulate merit.
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