Definition
友善 (yǒu shàn) means 'friendly, kind' and describes a person's inherent kindly nature or sincere actions. Unlike 友好 (yǒu hǎo), which is broader and often used for relationships or political ties (e.g., 友好城市), 友善 focuses on personal character and genuine warmth.
adjective
friendly
Examples
- 友善。Tā shì gè fēicháng yǒu shàn de rén.He is a very friendly person.
- 友善。Zhè jiā diàn de diànyuán fúwù hěn yǒu shàn.The staff in this shop are very friendly.
- 友善。Tā gěi le wǒ yí gè yǒu shàn de yōngbào.She gave me a friendly hug.
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