忠厚 (zhōng hòu) — honest and kind-hearted (positive); (colloquial) overly trusting, naive, weak-willed (negative)
Definition
An adjective describing a person who is honest, sincere, and kind at heart. In colloquial use it can also carry a slightly negative twist — meaning overly trusting or easily taken advantage of.
adjective
honest and kind-hearted (positive)(colloquial) overly trustingnaiveweak-willed (negative)
Examples
- 忠厚，。Tā wéi rén zhōng hòu, cóng bú piàn rén.He is honest and kind-hearted, never deceives anyone.
- 忠厚，。Nǐ tài zhōng hòu le, bié rén shuō shén me nǐ dōu xìn.You're too trusting — you believe whatever others say.
- 忠厚，。Suī rán tā xìng gé zhōng hòu, dàn gāi jiān chí de shí hou yě huì jiān chí.Although she has a gentle and honest personality, she can also stand her ground when needed.
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