慈祥

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HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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cruel

慈祥 means kindly; 凶狠 means fierce and cruel.

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amiable

亲切 means warm and friendly; 慈祥 is specifically for elders.

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kindly

Both mean kind and gentle, especially for elders.

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

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

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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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compassionate

auspicious