Chinese Conversation · Level 42
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Chinese word
心意
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn yì
Meaning
- noungoodwill
Example
他向我表达了心意。tā xiàng wǒ biǎo dá le xīn yì
He expressed his goodwill toward me.
More examples
孩子送的礼物虽然简单，但能看出他的心意。hái zi sòng de lǐ wù suī rán jiǎn dān dàn néng kàn chū tā de xīn yì
Although the gift from the child is simple, you can see his goodwill.
Core concept
An inner feeling of care takes visible shape in something offered to another person.
Common phrases
表达心意biǎo dá xīn yì
express goodwill
接受心意jiē shòu xīn yì
accept goodwill
回报心意huí bào xīn yì
repay goodwill
送上心意sòng shàng xīn yì
offer goodwill
Similar words
好意hǎo yì: A friendly feeling that leads to kind treatment of another person.
善意shàn yì: A kind intention toward someone, without any wish to cause harm.
小意思xiǎo yì si: A modest gift offered as a sign of thanks.
情意qíng yì: A heartfelt feeling of friendship, affection, or love for someone.
Definition in Chinese
用言语、行为或礼物向他人表达善意和关心的内心感情。yòng yán yǔ xíng wéi huò lǐ wù xiàng tā rén biǎo dá shàn yì hé guān xīn de nèi xīn gǎn qíng
Word origin
心 (xīn, "heart") + 意 (yì, "intention") combines the heart's feelings with a purpose, forming a word for care made known to another person.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear an abstract emotion in this noun, while Chinese also uses it for the considerate gesture that shows the emotion.