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What words in Chinese translate into kind or kind-hearted?
Oct 29, 2007 10:54
  • GRIZ326
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What words in Chinese translate into kind or kind-hearted?

I know I can look this up in Wenlin and see 和蔼 or 亲切 as the translation. ...but some times when I hear myself being described by Chinese people as kind or kind-hearted I wonder if the real meaning conveyed is a description of me as weak or foolish (sucker).

I often think that having a kind nature lends itself to being taken advantage of.....







Oct 29, 2007 11:11
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  • CHYNAGYRL
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善良 shan4 liang2 -- this term can be used to describe a kind person.
Does anyone call you ben4 dan4 笨蛋 ？ or 傻瓜 sha3 gua1 ? Those words mean "dummy" and "fool". but sometimes in an affectionate way depending how it is said.



Oct 29, 2007 13:24
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I have not heard those words, CHYNAGYRL...but now that I know the words, I'll listen to see if I hear them.
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