慈
kind; loving; mother; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesadjective
kind; gentle; benevolent
Describes a person's gentle, kind temperament or attitude.
This kind old grandma often feeds stray cats.
She looked at her grandson with gentle, loving eyes.
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A kind-faced old man always makes people feel at ease.
Mom always says we should be kind and lenient, and not hurt others easily.
The kind father figure in this movie moved countless viewers.
verb
to love; to show kindness to (superior to inferior)
literaryFormal, literary usage, specifically refers to elders caring for younger generations, or those in power caring for subordinates.
We should promote the traditional virtue of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.
This official has always cared for the people and is deeply loved by the public.
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Parents' loving eyes are the warmest light on a child's growth journey.
Ancient emperors often governed with kindness to win the people's hearts.
A teacher's love for students is the most precious treasure in education.
noun
mother
literaryFormal, classical usage, often used in self-deprecating or polite expressions when referring to one's own mother.
My mother is in good health recently, thank you for your concern.
Every festival, he always misses his mother far away.
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Ancient poems and essays often use 'ci hui' to compare a mother's kindness.
He wrote in the letter that his mother had been expecting him to come home for the Spring Festival.
Seeing that my mother is well, I am very relieved.
noun
surname Ci
Used as a family name, relatively rare in modern China.
Mr. Ci is the Chinese teacher at our school.
I know a friend with the surname Ci, who comes from Zhejiang.