English–Chinese
“goodness” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshàn
Example
他心中充满了善。tā xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le shàn
His heart is full of goodness.
How to say “goodness” in Chinese
“Goodness” in Chinese is 善 (shàn).
A moral inner compass that inclines a person toward kindness and right action.
Example sentences with 善
他对陌生人总是存善心。tā duì mò shēng rén zǒng shì cún shàn xīn
He always has good intentions toward strangers.
Tips for using 善
- In everyday conversation, the standalone noun sounds formal or literary, so casual personal descriptions usually use a more conversational expression.