How to Say ‘Kind intention; small token’ in Traditional Chinese
心意
xīn yì
[sheen-yee]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [心意] is a very common way to talk modestly about a gift in Taiwan—it points to the thought behind it, not the price. That makes it especially natural when giving something to older family members or in-laws.
Phrase Breakdown
心意
xīn yì
[sheen-yee]
kind thought; token of sincerity
Often used for a gift that represents your feelings rather than its price. Very natural in meeting in-laws situations.
這份禮物是一點心意。
This gift is a small token of my sincerity.
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