jin4 wai6賢惠贤惠

Jyutpingjin4 wai6

Yaleyìhn waih

Definition

Virtuous, kind, and dutiful, typically used to describe a traditional wife.

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How it's used

This term carries a traditional, slightly old-fashioned connotation of a woman who is devoted to domestic harmony and family well-being. While it is still understood and used, modern speakers might find it a bit dated or conservative, as it centers on the ideal of a supportive, nurturing spouse. It is rarely used to describe men, as the term is deeply rooted in traditional gender expectations.

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係hou2好jin4賢wai6惠，seng4成jat6日ziu3照gu3顧uk1屋kei2企jan4人。

She is truly virtuous and warm-hearted, always taking care of her family.

soeng2想wan2搵go3個jin4賢wai6惠ge3嘅lou5老po4婆，zan1真hai6係m4唔jung4容ji6易aa4呀。

Finding a virtuous and warm-hearted wife is really not easy.

Common phrases

jin4賢wai6惠lou5老po4婆

virtuous wife

jin4賢wai6惠ci4持gaa1家

virtuous and managing the household well

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe professional competence or general kindness, as it specifically implies a domestic or family-oriented virtue. It is not a generic term for being a good person.