和善
good; kind; good at
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesadjective
good; virtuous; benevolent
The fundamental meaning of the character, describing moral goodness.
He is a very kind person.
A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have blessings to spare.
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The distinction between good and evil is clear.
adjective
friendly; kind; amiable
Describes a gentle and approachable disposition, often used for interpersonal attitudes.
This teacher has a very gentle and kind attitude.
She is always friendly and kind to people.
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Seeing his kind smile, I felt very reassured.
verb
to be good at; to be adept in
Often used in the structure '善于' or '擅长'. Followed by a verb or noun denoting a skill.
He is good at communicating with people.
She is skilled in painting and music.
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This player is adept at using his left foot.
verb
to improve; to make better
literaryA classical or literary usage, often found in idioms. Means to handle something well or improve a situation.
If a craftsman wants to do his work well, he must first sharpen his tools.
We should make good use of resources and avoid waste.