Definitions
(adjective)
good; virtuous; benevolent
(adjective)
skilled at; good at
(verb)
to improve; to perfect
About
The character "善", denoting goodness and virtue, originates from a structural amalgamation of the component for sheep "羊" with elements conveying speech or utterance, which initially implied auspicious connotations due to the cultural perception of sheep as benevolent and favorable animals. Over time, its semantic scope extended beyond mere propitiousness to incorporate moral dimensions such as kindness and ethical excellence, while also acquiring additional senses like being adept or skilled in a particular domain. The traditional form of the character, which has remained unchanged without a simplified counterpart, retains these constituent parts, offering insight into its historical linkage to symbolic animal imagery and human expression.
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妈妈很善良。
善于学习是好的。
我们需要完善计划。
他的善意让我感动。
善用时间很重要。
她善于沟通所以人缘很好。
他们负责处理善后工作。
完善社会保障体系有助于促进社会和谐。