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善意

shàn yì
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. goodwill
  2. 2. benevolence
  3. 3. kindness

Word relationships

Antonyms

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恶意
è yì

malice

Direct opposite meaning ill will or malice.

Synonyms

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好意
hǎo yì

good intention

As a noun meaning goodwill or kind intentions.

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
shàn yì de huǎng yán

white lie

Child Words of 善意

善
shàn

good (virtuous)

意
yì

idea