Moral quality or kind disposition
The character 善 conveys meanings of kindness, friendliness, and goodwill.
善 (shàn): Good — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0Level 7-9
HSK 3.0:Recognition 5
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The character 善 conveys meanings of kindness, friendliness, and goodwill.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 善 is used in context
A sheep (羊) with eyes (目) and a mouth (口) below, symbolizing goodness and harmony — good or kind.
good and honest; kindhearted
In these compound words, 善 implies excellence, completeness, or proper handling.
perfect; to improve and perfect
appropriate; proper; well arranged
be good at; be adept in
He is a kind person and always willing to help others.
He is friendly to everyone.
She is a very kind-hearted person.
We need to improve the working environment.
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Characters pronounced "shan".
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