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厚道

hòu dao
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. kind and honest
  2. 2. generous
  3. 3. sincere

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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刻薄
kè bó

unkind

刻薄 means unkind, harsh, or mean, the opposite of 厚道.

Related words

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憨厚
hān hou

simple and honest

憨厚 means simple and honest, often implying a bit naive; 厚道 means kind, honest, and generous.

Synonyms

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善良
shàn liáng

good and honest

Both describe a kind character, but 善良 emphasizes inherent goodness and compassion, while 厚道 stresses honesty and generosity in dealing with others.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

厚道 is not used to describe objects or physical thickness; it only applies to a person's character or behavior.

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, being 厚道 is a highly valued trait, implying not only kindness but also a sense of fairness and tolerance in social interactions.

Example Sentences

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他是一个 厚道 的人，大家都信任他。
He is a kind and honest person, and everyone trusts him.

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Words Containing 厚道

有失厚道
yǒu shī hòu dao

to be ungenerous

Child Words of 厚道

厚
hòu

thick

道
dào

road