慈祥

cí xiáng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. kindly

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 凶狠 xiōng hěn 凶狠 xiōng hěn cruel 慈祥 means kindly; 凶狠 means fierce and cruel.: cruel

Related words

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• 亲切 qīn qiè 亲切 qīn qiè amiable 亲切 means warm and friendly; 慈祥 is specifically for elders.: amiable

Synonyms

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• 和蔼 hé ǎi 和蔼 hé ǎi kindly Both mean kind and gentle, especially for elders.: kindly

Usage notes

Collocations

慈祥 mainly describes the appearance or smile of elderly people, especially grandparents. It is not used for young people.

Common mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 慈祥 for anyone kind. It is specific to elderly people's demeanor.

Example Sentences

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那位老爷爷看起来非常 慈祥 。

That old grandpa looks very kindly.

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Child Words of 慈祥

• 慈 慈 cí: compassionate
• 祥 祥 xiáng: auspicious