贤惠

xián huì

variant of 贤慧

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"贤惠" (xián huì) describes a person, typically a woman, who is virtuous, kind, and good at managing household affairs. It often carries a traditional connotation emphasizing qualities like kindness, diligence, and care within the family.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used to praise wives or mothers who are considerate and maintain harmony at home. It can also highlight a balance between domestic skills and personal virtues.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "贤惠妻子": a virtuous and caring wife, used to compliment a woman's role in the family.
  • "贤惠能干": virtuous and capable, showing both kindness and competence.
  • "传统贤惠": traditional virtues, often referring to conventional expectations of women.

Usage Notes

While "贤惠" is positive, it is mostly applied in contexts related to family and personal character rather than professional or public achievements. Avoid confusing it with "" which is a variant form but less commonly used in modern speech.

例文

她是一个非常贤惠的妻子,照顾家庭井井有条。

Tā shì yí gè fēicháng xiánhuì de qīzi, zhàogù jiātíng jǐngjǐng yǒu tiáo.

She is a very virtuous and caring wife who manages the household in an

在传统观念中,贤惠常用来形容女性的美德。

Zài chuántǒng guānniàn zhōng, xiánhuì cháng yòng lái xíngróng nǚxìng de

In traditional views, 'xiánhuì' is often used to describe a woman's virtues.

她不仅贤惠,而且工作能力也很强。

Tā bùjǐn xiánhuì, érqiě gōngzuò nénglì yě hěn qiáng.

She is not only virtuous and caring but also very capable at work.