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厚道
hòudao
Description
“厚道”是说一个人对别人很好，很老实，不会骗人，也不会做坏事。
"厚道" means a person is kind to others, honest, does not lie, and does not do bad things.
我们常常用它来夸一个人心地好、值得相信。
We often use it to praise someone as kind-hearted and trustworthy.
Meanings
厚道hòudao
honest, kind and sincere; not treating others badly
他这个人很厚道，从来不骗人。
He is very honest and never lies.
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Notes
- Nuance
often used in 不厚道 to gently criticize unfair or unkind behavior.
- Etymology
厚 'thick/generous' + 道 'way/morals', i.e. generous in character.
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