好意 (hǎo yì) — good intentions, kindness
Definition
好意 is the good intentions behind a specific act (often your own or directed at you). Compared with 善意 (more abstract, written goodwill) and 心意 (a kind feeling or small gift), it points to a concrete gesture.
noun
good intentionskindness
Examples
- 好意，。Tā chū yú hǎo yì bāng zhù le wǒ, wǒ hěn gǎn jī.He helped me out of good intentions, and I am very grateful.
- 好意，。Wǒ wán quán míng bai nǐ de hǎo yì, dàn zhè yàng zuò bìng bù hé shì.I fully understand your good intentions, but doing this is not appropriate.
- 好意，。Tā jù jué le tā de hǎo yì, jiān chí zì jǐ jiě jué wèn tí.She refused his kindness, insisting on solving the problem herself.
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