慈祥

• Pinyin: cí xiáng
• Desglose de hanzi: 慈 = 兹 + 心 (kindness); 祥 = 礻(altar) + 羊 (auspicious, benevolent)

Significado

Amable y entrañable; benévolo.

Almost exclusively used for older people, particularly describing their facial expression or manner. Conveys a sense of gentle warmth and approachability. Often collocates with 老人 (elderly), 面容 (countenance), or 笑容 (smile).

Ejemplos

1. 奶奶脸上总是带着慈祥的笑容，让人感到特别亲切。
2. 这位慈祥的老教授在学生中非常受欢迎。
3. 他用慈祥的目光看着孙子孙女们在院子里玩耍。

Guía de uso

Contexto: family, description, character

Tono: warm

Correcto

• 外婆是个慈祥的老人。(Grandma is a kind and gentle old lady.)
• 他慈祥地摸了摸孩子的头。(He gently patted the child's head with a kindly manner.)

Incorrecto

• 这个年轻人很慈祥 (慈祥 is specifically for elderly people — for young people's kindness, use 和蔼 or 温和)

Origen e historia

Compound of 慈 (kind, maternal love) + 祥 (auspicious, benign). Together creating an image of gentle, benevolent warmth.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal