hòudao

厚道

HSK 7-9Word · Adjective

sincere and tolerant; kind-hearted

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

kind-hearted; sincere and tolerant; not harsh or mean

commendatory

Describes a person's character or behavior, implying honesty, generosity, and a lack of malice. Often used as a compliment.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
hòu厚
dao道
 ,
cóng从
bù不
zhàn占
bié别
rén人
pián便
yi宜
 。

He is a kind-hearted person and never takes advantage of others.

Lǎo老
bǎn板
duì对
yuán员
gōng工
hěn很
hòu厚
dao道
 ,
gěi给
de的
xīn薪
shuǐ水
yě也
bù不
cuò错
 。

The boss treats his employees fairly and pays decent wages.

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Tā他
shì是
gè个
hòu厚
dao道
rén人
 ,
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
xìn信
rèn任
tā他
 。

He is a sincere and trustworthy person, and everyone has faith in him.

Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
yào要
hòu厚
dao道
 ,
cái才
néng能
yǒu有
cháng长
jiǔ久
de的
kè客
hù户
 。

You must be honest in business to have long-term customers.