Definition
好心 (hǎo xīn) refers to a person's kind-heartedness and good intentions, often used in everyday contexts. 好意 (hǎo yì) focuses more on the good intention behind an action, while 善意 (shàn yì) is a more formal, written term for goodwill or benevolence. Unlike 爱心 (ài xīn), which emphasizes a caring attitude towards others, 好心 highlights the inherent kindness in character.
noun
good intentionskind-heartedness
Easily confused
- 存心cún xīnlook-alike(verb) to harbor (an intention, usually negative)
Examples
- 好心，。Tā de yì fān hǎo xīn, wǒmen dōu gǎnshòu dào le.We all felt his good intentions.
- 好心。Bié gūfù le rénjiā de hǎo xīn.Don't let down someone's good intentions.
- 好心。hǎo xīn bù yídìng yǒu hǎo bào.Good intentions don't always lead to good results.
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