Definition
善解人意 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'good at understanding others' intentions'. It describes someone who is empathetic, perceptive, and considerate — able to sense what others are feeling or thinking without being told. You use it to praise a person's emotional intelligence and thoughtfulness.
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empathetic and considerategood at understanding others' feelings and needs
Examples
- 善解人意，。Tā fēicháng shàn jiě rén yì, zǒng néng zài wǒ nánguò shí ānwèi wǒ.She is very empathetic and always comforts me when I'm sad.
- ，善解人意，。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, tā shàn jiě rén yì, tuánduì chéngyuán dōu hěn zūnjìng tā.As a leader, he is considerate, and the team members all respect him.
- 善解人意。Yí gè shàn jiě rén yì de péngyou bǐ shénme dōu zhēnguì.An empathetic friend is more precious than anything.
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