慈祥

cí xiáng · HSK 7

kindly

👵🤗 ci sounds like see, xiang like shining — see a shining warm elder

慈 (ci) means compassionate, 祥 (xiang) means auspicious or gentle. Together they describe the warm, benevolent demeanor of a grandparent or elder who radiates kindness.

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