"come from a good place" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 出于好意

Definition

指有好意，出发点是善意的，即使结果并不完美。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语是非正式的，常用于说明别人的行为或话语虽然造成了误会或不理想的结果，但本意是善良的。强调动机，而不是结果。

Examples

His advice comes from a good place.

他的建议都是**出于好意**。

Their criticism comes from a good place.

他们的批评**出于好意**。

She means well and always comes from a good place.

她很有善意，总是**出于好意**。

I know your suggestion comes from a good place, but I'm not ready to talk yet.

我知道你的建议是**出于好意**，但我还没准备好谈这件事。

Sometimes, even when something comes from a good place, it can still hurt.

有时候，即使本意**出于好意**，也会让人受伤。

Don't get upset—what she said really came from a good place.

别生气——她说的那些话确实**出于好意**。