Chinese Conversation · Level 39
90 words
Chinese word
好感
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎo gǎn
Meaning
- noungood impression
Example
我对他有好感。wǒ duì tā yǒu háo gǎn
I have a good impression of him.
More examples
她的态度让我产生了好感。tā de tài dù ràng wǒ chǎn shēng le háo gǎn
Her attitude made me develop a liking for her.
Core concept
A soft current of approval that makes someone or something seem appealing without showing deep attachment.
Common phrases
产生好感chǎn shēng háo gǎn
develop a liking
对他有好感duì tā yǒu háo gǎn
feel favorably toward him
留下好感liú xià háo gǎn
make a good impression
赢得好感yíng dé háo gǎn
earn goodwill
Similar words
好意hǎo yì: Goodwill or kind intentions directed toward another person.
好印象hǎo yìn xiàng: A favorable impression formed from someone's appearance or behavior.
亲近感qīn jìn gǎn: A feeling of familiarity and closeness with another person.
Definition in Chinese
对他人或对事物产生的温和好感或良好印象的名词，用来指代尚未深化为强烈情感的正面感觉或倾向。duì tā rén huò duì shì wù chǎn shēng de wēn hé háo gǎn huò liáng hǎo yìn xiàng de míng cí yòng lái zhǐ dài shàng wèi shēn huà wèi qiáng liè qíng gǎn de zhèng miàn gǎn jué huò qīng xiàng
Word origin
The compound 好感 (hǎogǎn, "favorable feeling") joins 好 (hǎo, "good") and 感 (gǎn, "feeling"), so its meaning centers on a positive response rather than a strong emotion.
Usage tips
- The noun is neutral enough for comments about a person, product, or idea, while romantic interest requires extra context.