English–Chinese
“show goodwill” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì hǎo
Example
他向新同事示好，送了水果。tā xiàng xīn tóng shì shì hǎo sòng le shuí guǒ
He showed goodwill toward his new colleague by giving them fruit.
How to say “show goodwill” in Chinese
“Show goodwill” in Chinese is 示好 (shì hǎo).
An outward sign of friendliness aimed at opening a relationship or winning someone over.
Example sentences with 示好
小张常常向邻居示好，帮忙拿快递。xiǎo zhāng cháng cháng xiàng lín jū shì hǎo bāng máng ná kuài dì
Zhang often shows goodwill toward his neighbors by helping them pick up deliveries.
Tips for using 示好
- For everyday conversation, this verb often sounds more deliberate and formal than a simple description of friendliness, and it may hint that the speaker suspects an attempt to win approval.