sin6 loeng4善良
Jyutpingsin6 loeng4
Yalesihn lèuhng
Definition
Kind-hearted, good, and honest.
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How it's used
Describes someone whose nature is inherently gentle and well-intentioned. While often used in formal writing, it is perfectly natural in spoken Cantonese when discussing someone's character or moral integrity. It carries a sense of purity and lack of malice that goes beyond just being polite or friendly.
Examples
He is a very kind person who is always helping others.
Related words
Common phrases
kind-hearted
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 好人, which is a much broader and more casual term for a nice person. Using 善良 implies a deeper, more virtuous quality, so it sounds slightly more serious or descriptive than just calling someone a nice guy.
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