和蔼 hé’ǎi kindly
kindly; nice; amiable
How to remember 和蔼: 和 and + 蔼 lush = kindly.
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How it is used
- Kindly and approachable, of a person's demeanor - 和蔼可亲 (hé'ǎi kěqīn) genial and amiable; often of elders or teachers.
- Focuses on a warm, gentle attitude toward others; near 和气 (héqi) but more about visible kindliness. Complimentary, common in description.
Example sentences
- 她对谁都很和蔼可亲。 Tā duì shuí dōu hěn héǎikěqīn.She is gracious to everyone.