ci4 sin6 gaa1慈善家

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名詞

Definition

Philanthropist; someone who actively engages in public welfare and charity, especially by donating money to help others.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly formal or respectful tone, often used in news reports or when praising someone for their generosity. In casual conversation, it can sometimes be used sarcastically to tease someone who is acting overly generous or showing off their wealth. It implies a significant level of commitment rather than just a one-off donation.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日gyun1捐cin2錢bong1幫jan4人，zan1真hai6係jat1一wai6位daai6大ci4慈sin6善gaa1家。

He donates money to help people all the time, he really is a great philanthropist.

nei5你jau6又soeng2想zou6做ci4慈sin6善gaa1家aa4呀？gyun1捐siu2少siu2少cin2錢zau6就gau3夠laa3喇。

Do you want to play philanthropist again? Donating a little bit of money is enough.

Related words

synonymsin6 zoeng2善長sinh jéungsee alsogyun1 fun2捐款gyūn fún

Common phrases

jit6熱sam1心ci4慈sin6善

passionate about charity

gyun1捐cin2錢zou6做ci4慈sin6善

donating money to charity

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the general term for a good person, but it specifically requires the act of donating money or resources to charitable causes. Do not use it to describe someone who is simply kind or helpful in daily life.