良
liáng
Meaning
- good
Definition
表示好、优秀、善良的意思。
Good, fine, virtuous.
Usage
常作为形容词使用，表示性质好或品德高尚。也可作为副词，表示很、非常（如良久）。常见于成语和复合词中。
Often used as an adjective to indicate good quality or virtuous character. Can also be used as an adverb meaning 'very' (e.g., 良久 for a long time). Commonly found in idioms and compound words.
Examples
- 1 这是一个良好的开端。(This is a good start.)
- 2 他是一个善良的人。(He is a kind person.)
- 3 天气良好了。(The weather is fine.)
- 4 他犹豫了良久才回答。(He hesitated for a long time before answering.)
- 5 良药苦口利于病。(Good medicine tastes bitter but helps cure the disease.)
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