善
shàn
good (virtuous)
benevolent; well-disposed; good at sth; to improve or perfect
sheep (羊) + mouth (口) = good and virtuous
The sheep was the ancient symbol of auspiciousness and beauty in Chinese culture, and a well-spoken mouth adds the sense of kind, harmonious words. Together they evoke a person who is both morally fine and gentle in expression.
她心地善良，总是帮助别人。
tā xīn dì shàn liáng, zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén。
She is kind-hearted and always helps others.
我们应该多做善事，让世界变得更好。
wǒ men yīng gāi duō zuò shàn shì, ràng shì jiè biàn de gèng hǎo。
We should do more good deeds to make the world a better place.
Words with 善
多多益善
duō duō yì shàn
the more the better
善解人意
shàn jiě rén yì
to be good at understanding others (idiom)
阿拉善左旗
ā lā shàn zuǒ qí
Alxa Left Banner, Mongolian Alshaa Züün khoshuu, in Alxa League 阿拉善盟[A1 la1 shan4 Meng2], Inner Mongolia (formerly in Gansu 1969-1979)
良善
liáng shàn
good
善恶
shàn è
good and evil
善用
shàn yòng
to be good at using (sth)
不善
bù shàn
bad
善财
shàn cái
to cherish wealth
臻于完善
zhēn yú wán shàn
to attain perfection (idiom)
过而能改，善莫大焉
guò ér néng gǎi , shàn mò dà yān
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
长袖善舞
cháng xiù shàn wǔ
long sleeves help one dance beautifully (idiom); money and power will help you in any occupation
阿拉善
ā lā shàn
see 阿拉善盟[A1 la1 shan4 Meng2]