shàn

HSK 7–9

善 (shàn) is a Chinese word meaning “good (virtuous); benevolent; well-disposed”.

Meanings

  1. 1good (virtuous)
  2. 2benevolent
  3. 3well-disposed
  4. 4good at sth
  5. 5to improve or perfect
Part of speech
adjective

Related words

慈善benevolent善良good and honest友善friendly善于to be good at; to be adept at改善to make better; to improve善事good deeds善意goodwill完善(of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive和善good-natured慈善家philanthropist伪善hypocritical善心kindness

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