恩惠
ēnhuì
In Chinese, the English phrase 'kindness' can be translated as 恩惠 (ēnhuì) or 仁慈.
Meaning: being kind (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 恩惠 | ēnhuì |
| 仁慈 | réncí |
恩惠 is used when discussing receiving a benefit or a favor from someone, such as a benefactor or a superior. It often implies a specific act of kindness or a gift. In contrast, 仁慈 refers to the abstract quality of being kind, merciful or benevolent, often used in a moral or religious context.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 仁慈 is composed of 仁 (rén), meaning 'humaneness' or 'benevolence' and 慈 (cí), meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy'.
Which one should you use?
While 恩惠 refers to a specific act of kindness or a favor bestowed upon someone (often implying a sense of debt), 仁慈 embodies the concept of kindness and compassion and denotes a genuine concern for the well-being of others.
How do you pronounce it?
ēnhuì
Did you know?
- In Chinese calligraphy, the character 仁 is composed of two parts: 'person' and 'two', symbolizing the relationship and empathy between two individuals.
- The character 慈 (cí) is the same character used to describe the love a mother has for her child, deeply rooting 'mercy' in parental affection.
- The word 恩 in 恩惠 is often used to describe a 'debt of gratitude' that can never be fully repaid. Unlike the English 'kindness', which is often seen as a free gift, 恩 can imply a lifelong moral obligation.
Examples in context
- 我深深地被她的仁慈所感動。I was very moved by her kindness.This sentence is useful for showing how to express being moved by someone's 仁慈.Tatoeba #780383 by Martha, translation #1475323 by CM
- 当领导者，我们应该对员工保持仁慈和体谅。As leaders, we should maintain kindness and consideration towards our employees.
- 作为销售代表，你需要对顾客保持亲切态度。As a sales representative, you need to maintain a kind attitude towards customers.
- 他总是乐于帮助别人，真是个好心的人。He always helps others willingly. He's such a kind-hearted person.
- 她是一个善良而体贴的朋友。She is a kind and considerate friend.
- 家人之间要相互关心，彼此照顾。Family members should care about and take care of each other.
- 这份恩惠我永生难忘。Zhè fèn ēnhuì wǒ yǒngshēng nánwàng.I will never forget this kindness.
Example conversation
Yuting thanks Haoran for helping her move house.
- 雨婷 Yuting浩然，真的很感謝你的恩惠。Hàorán, zhēnde hěn gǎnxiè nǐ de ēnhuì.Haoran, I am truly grateful for your kindness.
- 浩然 Haoran不用客气，这没什么。Bùyòng kèqì, zhè méishénme.You're welcome, it was nothing.
- 雨婷 Yuting你帮了我很多忙。Nǐ bāngle wǒ hěnduō máng.You helped me a lot.
- 浩然 Haoran没关系，我们是朋友。Méiguānxì, wǒmen shì péngyǒu.That's okay, we are friends.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kindness” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
