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善意 (shàn yì) - use 好意 when emphasizing the intention behind an action, while 善意 focuses more on the inherent kindness of the action itself.
Be careful not to confuse 好意 with its opposite, which conveys negative intentions. It is generally used in informal contexts to express gratitude for someone's considerate actions. Common collocations include expressions of gratitude such as '感谢你的好意' (Thank you for your kindness).
Although 好意 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to the HSK 3 level's focus on expressing feelings and intentions. Students should practice using it in sentences to convey appreciation for kindness, reinforcing vocabulary related to emotions and social interactions.
Learners often misinterpret 好意 as a general term for kindness without acknowledging its emphasis on good intentions. For example, saying '她的好意是坏的' (Her good intention is bad) is contradictory; instead, clarify the context by saying '她的好意没有达到预期的效果' (Her good intentions did not achieve the expected result).
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How to say good intention in Chinese
“good intention” in Chinese is好意
好意 (hǎo yì) refers to good intentions or kindness shown towards others. It often describes actions or thoughts that aim to help or support someone, even if the outcome may not be as expected. This term is commonly used in social contexts to express appreciation for someone's goodwill.
When to use 好意
Be careful not to confuse 好意 with its opposite, which conveys negative intentions. It is generally used in informal contexts to express gratitude for someone's considerate actions. Common collocations include expressions of gratitude such as '感谢你的好意' (Thank you for your kindness).
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善意 (shàn yì) - use 好意 when emphasizing the intention behind an action, while 善意 focuses more on the inherent kindness of the action itself.
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Learners often misinterpret 好意 as a general term for kindness without acknowledging its emphasis on good intentions. For example, saying '她的好意是坏的' (Her good intention is bad) is contradictory; instead, clarify the context by saying '她的好意没有达到预期的效果' (Her good intentions did not achieve the expected result).
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You can say, '我非常感激你的好意,' which means 'I really appreciate your kindness.'
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