好生之德 hàoshēngzhīdé virtue of loving life Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 上天有好生之德 shàngtiānyǒuhàoshēngzhīdé heaven's care for all living things (fixed expression) the idea that the Creator has a kind heart and cares for every living thing; often used to urge others to be compassionate or merciful