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benevolence
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. benevolence (esp. as a virtue of Confucianism)
  2. 2. consideration
  3. 3. human
  4. 4. kernel
This refers to the concept of benevolence, compassion, and humaneness, and is a core virtue in Confucian thought. It is often used in philosophical, historical, or formal contexts to describe kindness toward others.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is there really anyone who can hold to benevolence no matter what?

Sentence 2

Even when the fault is ours, we will handle it with benevolence.

Sentence 3

Not laughing at a friend's mistake and being there for them — that's benevolence!

Sentence 4

Where does benevolence end and being too soft begin?

Sentence 5

I think giving up your seat on the morning train is a form of benevolence too.