HSK · Level 72
60 words
Chinese word
慈祥
Pronunciation
Pinyincí xiáng
Meaning
- adjectivekind
Example
老奶奶看起来很慈祥。láo nái nǎi kàn qǐ lái hěn cí xiáng
Grandma looks very kind.
More examples
她对孩子们总是露出慈祥的笑容。tā duì hái zi men zǒng shì lù chū cí xiáng de xiào róng
She always shows the children a gentle smile.
Core concept
A calm, loving warmth that shows in a person's face and makes others feel safe.
Common phrases
慈祥的笑容cí xiáng de xiào róng
gentle smile
面容慈祥miàn róng cí xiáng
gentle face
表情慈祥biǎo qíng cí xiáng
gentle expression
Similar words
和蔼hé ǎi: A gentle manner or expression that makes a person easy to approach.
亲切qīn qiè: A friendly, caring attitude that shows warmth and thoughtfulness toward others.
温和wēn hé: A quiet, mild, and calm nature or way of speaking and acting.
善良shàn liáng: A good-hearted nature that leads to kindness toward other people.
Definition in Chinese
用来形容人面容祥和、带有慈爱、令人安心的神情，尤其用于老年人。yòng lái xíng róng rén miàn róng xiáng hé dài yǒu cí ài lìng rén ān xīn de shén qíng yóu qí yòng yú lǎo nián rén
Word origin
慈祥 (cíxiáng, "kind") combines 慈 (cí, "compassionate") with 祥 (xiáng, "peaceful and auspicious"), linking inner care with a calm, reassuring appearance.
Usage tips
- 慈祥 (cíxiáng, "kind") usually describes warmth visible in someone's face, especially an older person's, rather than kindness shown through an action.