好人

hǎo rén
HSK 2Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

n
Often refers to someone who is overly agreeable, avoids conflict, or is easily manipulated, sometimes implying weakness or a lack of principles. A '滥好人' is one who is excessively agreeable.
a person who is too good (or avoids confrontation); a meek, acquiescent person.
老好人。
Words:
滥好人迁就好人好人主义好人性格好人作风好人形象
Synonyms:
善人好好先生和事佬菩萨心肠
Sentences:
  1. ()(zǒng)(shì)(qiān)(jiù)(bié)(rén)(shì)()(diàn)(xíng)(de)(làn)(hǎo)(rén)
    He always accommodates others; he's a typical overly agreeable person.
  2. ()()(néng)(zǒng)(shì)(hǎo)(rén)(zhǔ)()(gāi)()(jué)(de)(shí)(hòu)(jiù)(yào)()(jué)
    You can't always be overly agreeable; you need to refuse when you should.
n
Used in a positive sense to describe someone with strong morals or exemplary conduct. Often used in contexts like '好人楷模' or '好人榜样'.
a virtuous person; a person with good character; a role model.
品行好的人;先进的人。
Words:
好人典范好人风采好人精神好人楷模好人榜样好人模范
Synonyms:
善人君子贤人正人德人
Antonyms:
恶人坏人奸人庸人小人败类
Sentences:
  1. ()()()(zhù)(rén)(shì)()(mén)(shè)()(gōng)(rèn)(de)(hǎo)(rén)(kǎi)()
    He is always willing to help others; he's a recognized role model of virtue in our community.

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