憨厚

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"憨厚" describes a person who is simple, honest, and kind-hearted. It often implies a gentle and sincere personality without cunning or deceit. This word is usually used in a positive sense to praise someone's straightforward and trustworthy character.

Common Collocations

  • 憨厚老实: simple and honest, often used to describe someone reliable.
  • 憨厚性格: a kind and sincere personality.

Usage Notes

When you call someone "憨厚," you emphasize their genuine and unpretentious nature. It can sometimes imply a lack of sophistication but not in a negative way—rather, it highlights warmth and trustworthiness. Avoid confusing it with "" alone, which can mean silly or naive without the positive nuance.

Register and Tone

"憨厚" is neutral and polite, suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is common in everyday conversation when describing people, especially elders or rural folks.

Summary

Use "憨厚" to describe people who are honest, kind, and straightforward. It conveys warmth and reliability, making it a useful word to express positive personal traits in social contexts.

Example Sentences

He is a simple and honest person, everyone trusts him a lot.

His simple and kind nature makes him very popular in the countryside.

Although he looks a bit simple, he is actually very smart.