善良

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 她是一个心地善良的姑娘。▶ —
   She is a kind-hearted girl.
2. 善良的人总是乐于帮助别人。▶ —
   Kind people are always glad to help others.

Collocations

Mnemonic

善 shàn "good/kind" + 良 liáng "virtuous": good-natured and virtuous, i.e. kind-hearted. 心地善良 = kind at heart. Opposite of 凶恶 (vicious) and 邪恶 (evil).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 善良?

   • 凶恶 (vicious)
   • 仁慈 (benevolent)
   • 和善 (amiable)
   • 友善 (friendly)