惠 (huì) - Kindness, favor, benefit & also refers to something given graciously, wisdom, or

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惠 · huì

Kindness, favor, benefit;

also refers to something given graciously, wisdom, or used as an honorific term.

Kindness, favor, benefitalso refers to something given graciously, wisdom, or

Usage highlights

Kindness, favorDiscount, preferentialGracious visitBenefit, profitWisdomGrace, favor

Synonyms

  • 恩— favor, kindness
  • 慈— compassion, mercy
  • 仁— benevolence, humanity

Antonyms

  • 害— harm, damage
  • 损— loss, damage
  • 恶— evil, wickedness

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She showed great kindness (恩惠) to the children.
  • This store offers special discounts (优惠).
  • He received many benefits (惠顾) from his mentor.
  • We appreciate your gracious visit (惠临).

Collocations

  • Kindness, favor(恩惠)
  • Discount, preferential(优惠)
  • Gracious visit(惠临)
  • Benefit, profit(惠益)
  • Wisdom(智慧)
  • Grace, favor(惠泽)

Idioms

  • Mutually beneficial(互惠互利)
  • Small favors bring great returns(小惠小利)
  • Bestow kindness and favor(施恩布惠)
  • Wise and benevolent(惠心兰质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with Confucian virtues of benevolence and kindness.
  • Often used in honorific language to show respect for others' actions.
  • Commonly appears in commercial contexts to denote discounts and benefits.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, representing virtue and wisdom.

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