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How to Say ‘It's good enough that you have this thought.’ in Simplified Chinese

你有这份心就好。

nǐ yǒu zhè fèn xīn jiù hǎo

[nee yǒu juh fèn xīn jyoh how]

🇨🇳 In China: Elders often decline help this way, praising the thought rather than accepting the offer. It's polite deflection, and the gesture still counts in your favour.

Phrase Breakdown

你有这份心

nǐ yǒu zhè fèn xīn

that you have this kind thought

有这份心 means 'to have the caring intention'.

Example

你有这份心,我很感动。

I'm touched that you care.

Words in this phrase

你

nǐ

[nee]

you

The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.

Example

如果对方和你年纪差不多,可以说“认识你”。

If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.

有

yǒu

[yǒu]

to have

Possessing or containing new details.

Example

你有什么新鲜事要说?

Do you have any new news to share?

这

zhè

[juh]

this

A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.

Example

这个活动来了很多公司代表。

Many company representatives came to this event.

份

fèn

[fèn]

measure word for feelings, intentions

Used before abstract nouns like heart or feelings.

Example

谢谢你的这份情。

Thank you for this kindness.

心

xīn

[xīn]

heart/mind

The organ considered as the center of emotion and feeling.

Example

他一直把这件事情放在心中。

He always keeps this matter in his heart.

就好。

jiù hǎo

is enough / is good

就好 means 'that's all that matters' or 'that's enough'.

Example

你开心就好。

As long as you're happy.

Words in this phrase

就

jiù

[jyoh]

just; simply

Indicates that this option alone is acceptable.

Example

大厅就可以。

The main hall is fine.

好

hǎo

[how]

good; well

Used in greetings and to describe something as good or fine.

Example

你好,晚上好,欢迎光临。

Hello, good evening, welcome.

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