亲和 (qīn) — warm and approachable, affable, amiable

Definition

Describes someone whose manner (tone, attitude, presence) puts others at ease. Stresses warmth that draws people in, gentler and more inviting than just 'friendly'.

adjective

warm and approachableaffableamiable

Examples

亲和，。
Zhè wèi lǎo shī hěn qīn, xué shēng men dōu xǐ huan tā.
This teacher is very warm and approachable — all the students like her.
亲和，。
Tā shuō huà de yǔ qì hěn qīn, ràng rén jué de hěn shū fu.
His tone of voice is very affable, making people feel at ease.
亲和，。
Miàn shì guān de tài dù hěn qīn, wǒ yì diǎn dōu bù jǐn zhāng.
The interviewer's attitude was warm and approachable — I wasn't nervous at all.

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