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TOPIK 5noun

선의

seonui [서니]

선의가 · 선의를

good intention, goodwill

Example

선의로 한 말이 오해를 받았어요.

Something I said with good intentions was misunderstood.

Word parts

선 good의 intent

Literally 'good intent'.

Good to know

선의의 거짓말 means 'white lie'.