Definition
仁慈 (rén cí) describes a benevolent, merciful kindness, often from someone in authority (a ruler, boss, or deity) who shows compassion to those in need. It emphasizes forgiving mercy more than 善良 (shàn liáng) 'kindhearted' or 慈善 (cí shàn) 'charitable', and unlike 慈祥 (cí xiáng) it is not limited to an elderly person's appearance.
adjective
benevolentkindmerciful
Easily confused
- 人次rén cìsound-alike(classifier) person-times; used for total participation count factoring in repeated attendance
Examples
- 仁慈。Tā duìdài qióngrén fēicháng rén cí.He is very kind to the poor.
- 仁慈。Lǎobǎn de rén cí tàidu ràng yuángōng gǎndào wēnnuǎn.The boss's benevolent attitude made the employees feel warm.
- 仁慈，。Tā shì ge rén cí de rén, zǒngshì bāngzhù biérén.She is a merciful person who always helps others.
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