宽厚

• Pinyin: kuān hòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 宽 = tolerant; 厚 = 厂 + 日 + 子 — thick/generous

Meaning

Generous; tolerant; magnanimous. Describing a person with a kind, forgiving nature.

A positive character trait combining generosity of spirit with tolerance. Often used to describe people who don't bear grudges and treat others with kindness. Can also describe physical features like a broad back.

Examples

1. 他为人宽厚，从不计较小事。 He is generous-spirited and never quibbles over small matters.
2. 父亲宽厚的肩膀给了我无限的安全感。 My father's broad shoulders gave me an infinite sense of security.
3. 宽厚待人是中华民族的传统美德。 Treating others with tolerance and generosity is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.

Usage Guide

Context: character description, values, praise

Tone: admiring

Do Say

• 他是个宽厚的人。(He is a magnanimous person.)
• 宽厚的性格使他人缘很好。(His generous nature makes him well-liked.)

Don't Say

• 用宽厚形容物品的尺寸。(Don't use 宽厚 for object dimensions — use 宽大 or 厚实 instead)

Origin & History

Compound of 宽 (wide/tolerant) + 厚 (thick/generous). Together meaning magnanimous and kind.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal