好意 hǎoyì good intention
good intention; kindness
How to remember 好意: 好 good + 意 idea = good intention.
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How it is used
- A kind gesture or well-meant offer - 谢谢你的好意 (xièxie nǐ de hǎoyì) thanks for your kindness (often while declining).
- Common in 不好意思 (bù hǎoyìsi, embarrassed/sorry) and 好意难却 (hǎoyì nán què) hard to refuse someone's kindness.
- Pairs with 好心 (good-heartedness): 好心 is the motive, 好意 the outward kindness someone extends to you.
Example sentences
- 谢谢您的好意。 Xièxiènín de hǎoyì.I am grateful to you for your kindness.