Meaning
善良 describes a person who has a genuinely kind and benevolent nature. It refers to someone with a good heart who treats others with compassion and has moral integrity. This word emphasizes inner goodness and a sincere desire to help others without expecting anything in return.
Usage
善良 is commonly used to describe people's character and moral qualities. It's a highly positive term often used in compliments, character descriptions, or when discussing someone's virtues. Native speakers frequently use it with 很 (hěn) or 非常 (fēicháng) for emphasis. It can describe both adults and children, and appears often in written Chinese as well as everyday conversation.
Examples
- 01她是一个心地善良的人，总是乐于帮助别人。, .She is a kindhearted person who is always happy to help others.
- 02虽然他很善良，但有时候也需要学会保护自己。, .Although he is very kind, sometimes he also needs to learn to protect himself.
Characters
Common collocations
- 善良的人a kind person
- 心地善良kindhearted
- 善良纯朴kind and simple/honest
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters 善 and 良 independently mean 'good' or 'virtuous' in classical Chinese. Their combination creates an emphatic compound that reinforces the meaning of moral goodness and kindness.