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Chinese dictionary
adj.kindly; amiable; benign
他是一位慈祥的老人。
He is a kindly old person.
他的面容温和慈祥。
He possesses a mild and benevolent countenance.
他开始讲话了,态度和蔼而慈祥。
He began to talk in his most gentle and avuncular manner.
面容慈祥
a kindly face
Word usage
- Note"慈祥" is different from "慈爱". "慈祥" describes attitudes and looks; "慈爱" not only describes attitudes and looks, but also refers to thoughts and feelings.