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“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.

Illustration for 善 (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.

Full entry for 善: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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