Being '善良的' means possessing a genuine, gentle, and caring heart toward others.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes a person with a pure and good heart.
- Used to praise someone's kind actions and intentions.
- Commonly used in daily conversations to describe character.
Overview
- 1概览：‘善良的’是中文里用来形容一个人内心美好、道德高尚的最常用词汇之一。它不仅指代行为上的乐于助人，更强调内在性格的纯良与对他人的善意。2) 用法：作为形容词，它通常放在名词前（如：善良的人）或作为谓语（如：他很善良）。在口语中，常与‘人’、‘心’搭配。3) 常见语境：常用于赞美他人的品格、描述文学作品中的正派角色，或在教育孩子时引导其成为善良的人。4) 近义词辨析：‘善良的’强调本性纯良；‘友好的’侧重于社交层面的亲切；‘仁慈的’则通常带有上位者对下位者的怜悯色彩。
Examples
她是一个心地善良的女孩。
everydayShe is a kind-hearted girl.
他的善良感动了所有人。
formalHis kindness moved everyone.
多做善良的事吧。
informalDo more kind things.
善良是人类最宝贵的品质之一。
academicKindness is one of the most precious human qualities.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
善有善报
Good deeds bring good returns.
与人为善
Be kind to others.
心存善良
Keep kindness in one's heart.
Often Confused With
Friendly refers to social behavior, while kind-hearted refers to moral character.
Gentle describes a soft demeanor, whereas kind-hearted focuses on the intent to do good.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This adjective is highly positive and used to express admiration. It can be used both in casual conversation and formal writing. When emphasizing the depth of kindness, '心地善良' is preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it for non-living things like 'a kind book' (incorrect). Remember it only applies to people or animals with personalities. Do not confuse it with 'friendly' in professional settings.
Tips
Use with '心地' for emphasis
Adding '心地' (heart/mind) before '善良' makes your description sound more natural and profound.
Avoid using for inanimate objects
Do not use '善良的' to describe objects or abstract concepts; it is strictly reserved for living beings.
The importance of kindness in culture
Chinese culture highly values '善良' as a fundamental virtue, often associated with the concept of '善有善报' (good deeds bring good rewards).
Word Origin
The character '善' combines '羊' (sheep) and '言' (speech), originally meaning to speak well or agree. Over time, it evolved to represent the virtue of goodness.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, kindness is linked to the Confucian virtue of 'Ren' (仁), which emphasizes love and benevolence. It is considered the foundation of a harmonious society.
Memory Tip
Think of the character '善' which contains '羊' (sheep), symbolizing a gentle, harmless creature. A person who is '善良' has the heart of a gentle sheep.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“善良的”侧重于人的本质和品德，指内心纯良；“友好的”则侧重于人际交往中的态度，指待人亲切、不冲突。
可以。虽然主要用于人，但也可以用来形容性格温顺的动物，比如“善良的小狗”。
在正式场合，可以用“心地善良”来加强语气，显得更加书面化且庄重。
有的，最直接的反义词是“邪恶的”或“恶毒的”，形容内心阴暗、行为狠毒的人。
Test Yourself
他是一个非常___的人，总是主动帮助邻居。
根据语境，帮助邻居体现了善良的品质。
“善良的”的核心含义是？
善良直接关联的是人的内心品质。
我们 / 的 / 是 / 善良 / 人
符合中文“主谓宾”结构。
Score: /3
Summary
Being '善良的' means possessing a genuine, gentle, and caring heart toward others.
- Describes a person with a pure and good heart.
- Used to praise someone's kind actions and intentions.
- Commonly used in daily conversations to describe character.
Use with '心地' for emphasis
Adding '心地' (heart/mind) before '善良' makes your description sound more natural and profound.
Avoid using for inanimate objects
Do not use '善良的' to describe objects or abstract concepts; it is strictly reserved for living beings.
The importance of kindness in culture
Chinese culture highly values '善良' as a fundamental virtue, often associated with the concept of '善有善报' (good deeds bring good rewards).
Examples
4 of 4她是一个心地善良的女孩。
She is a kind-hearted girl.
他的善良感动了所有人。
His kindness moved everyone.
多做善良的事吧。
Do more kind things.
善良是人类最宝贵的品质之一。
Kindness is one of the most precious human qualities.
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有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
佩服
B1To admire; to respect.
