🇬🇧🇨🇳 generosity - 慷慨 : English Lesson

Meaning of "generosity" ("慷慨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Generosity means being happy to share what you have—like time, toys, help, or kind words—with other people, especially when you don’t have to, and doing it to make them feel cared for, not because you want a reward.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My cat practiced generosity by bringing me a dead bug, which I did not want, but she was very proud.

The teacher’s generosity of stickers turned our notebooks into glittery disco balls of learning.

The dragon showed generosity by roasting everyone’s marshmallows without eating a single camper.

My friend’s generosity is so strong that if you say you like their pencil, you suddenly own six of them.

My brother’s generosity appeared when he shared his chocolate bar and only licked it a little bit first.

A girl saw an old man shivering on a bench. She took off her coat and offered bread. Her generosity warmed him. A child gave a toy, a small generosity. Someone poured water, soft generosity. Another man left coins, simple generosity. Generosity grew. The old man cried and smiled; the street felt like home.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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