HSK · Level 51
105 words
Chinese word
仁慈
Pronunciation
Pinyinrén cí
Meaning
- adjectivekind
Example
她很仁慈，对孩子很耐心。tā hěn rén cí duì hái zi hěn nài xīn
She is very kind and patient with children.
More examples
他为人仁慈，常帮助有困难的人。tā wéi rén rén cí cháng bāng zhù yǒu kùn nán de rén
He is kind-hearted and often helps people in need.
Core concept
A humane regard that responds to others with patience, generosity, and care.
Common phrases
为人仁慈wéi rén rén cí
be kind-hearted
心怀仁慈xīn huái rén cí
have a compassionate heart
Similar words
善良shàn liáng: Having a good nature and treating people kindly in everyday relationships.
有爱心yǒu ài xīn: Showing love and concern for people or animals through thoughtful care and help.
Definition in Chinese
有慈爱、宽厚，对别人宽容关心，常以体谅和照顾的态度待人。yǒu cí ài kuān hòu duì bié rén kuān róng guān xīn cháng yǐ tǐ liàng hé zhào gù de tài dù dài rén
Word origin
仁慈 (réncí, "kind and compassionate") combines 仁 (rén, "humaneness") with 慈 (cí, "parental tenderness"), joining moral concern for others with gentle care.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this adjective often sounds formal and describes a person's humane character or treatment of someone in need, rather than a small friendly act.