English–Chinese
“goodwill” in Chinese
How to say “goodwill” in Chinese
“Goodwill” in Chinese is 善意 (shàn yì).
The warm, helpful side of a person's intention, shown in conduct that does not seek to cause harm.
Example sentences with 善意
他说这话只是出于善意，并没有恶意。tā shuō zhè huà zhǐ shì chū yú shàn yì bìng méi yǒu è yì
He said this only out of goodwill and had no malice.
Tips for using 善意
- The word separates a person's motive from the result of an action, so a well-meant comment can still be unwelcome or mistaken.
Other Chinese words for “goodwill”
他向我表达了心意。tā xiàng wǒ biǎo dá le xīn yì
He expressed his goodwill toward me.