善意

shàn yì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. goodwill
2. benevolence
3. kindness

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 恶意 è yì 恶意 è yì malice Direct opposite meaning ill will or malice.: malice

Synonyms

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• 好意 hǎo yì 好意 hǎo yì good intention As a noun meaning goodwill or kind intentions.: good intention

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 善意 (goodwill) with 善意 (shàn yì) and 善意 (shàn yi) as an adverb meaning kindly. As a noun, it is always 善意 (shàn yì).

Example Sentences

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你的 善意 让我很感动。

Your kindness moved me deeply.

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Words Containing 善意

• 善意的谎言 善意的谎言 shàn yì de huǎng yán: white lie

Child Words of 善意

• 善 善 shàn: good (virtuous)
• 意 意 yì: idea