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The idiom 「溫柔惇厚」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Gentle: mild and docile; honest: kind. Originally it refers to a gentle, simple and honest attitude. Later it also generally refers to treating others gently and generously.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wēn róu dūn hòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wan1 yau4 deun1 hau5
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