Chinese

cíxiáng
Meaning: kindly; benevolent; (of an elderly person) gentle
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

慈
祥

Example sentences

Grandma looked kindly at the children playing.
隔壁的老太太很慈祥,總是送我餅乾。
隔壁的老太太很慈祥,总是送我饼干。
The old lady next door is very kind and always gives me cookies.
那位慈祥的老奶奶正在公園裡散步。
那位慈祥的老奶奶正在公园里散步。
That kind old lady is taking a walk in the park.

Usage Notes

Usually used to describe the kind and gentle attitude or facial expression of an elderly person.

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