Dà fāng
大方
Generous and easy-going; someone who doesn’t act petty
Zhǔ dòng
主动
Proactive; someone who takes initiative without being asked
Gěng zhí
耿直
Straightforward and honest, even if it’s not always sugar-coated
Chún zhēn
纯真
Pure and innocent in a sincere, not childish, way
Hào kè
好客
Hospitable; makes others feel warmly welcomed
Rè xīn
热心
Warm-hearted and always willing to help
Jiān qiáng
坚强
Strong-minded and emotionally resilient
Huó pō kāi lǎng
活泼开朗
Lively, cheerful, and easy to be around
These words are often used to compliment someone’s personality,not just their appearance.
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