generous; philanthropic; ready to help the needy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be generous in helping the needy; to value friendship over money; to be ready to give financial aid to those in need
literaryA commendatory term describing someone who values loyalty and justice, and is willing to spend money to help others in difficulty. Often used to describe chivalrous or heroic figures in classical literature.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhàng仗
yì义
shū疏
cái财
，
zài在
cūn村
lǐ里
kǒu口
bēi碑
jí极
hǎo好
。
He is known for his generosity and righteousness, and enjoys an excellent reputation in the village.
Zhè这
wèi位
xiá侠
shì士
yī一
shēng生
zhàng仗
yì义
shū疏
cái财
，
jiù救
jì济
le了
wú无
shù数
qióng穷
rén人
。
This chivalrous warrior spent his life helping the needy, saving countless poor people.
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Tā他
suī虽
bù不
suàn算
fù富
yǒu有
，
què却
pō颇
yǒu有
zhàng仗
yì义
shū疏
cái财
de的
míng名
shēng声
。
Although not particularly wealthy, he has quite a reputation for generosity.