和和气气 (hé) — polite and friendly, amiable and harmonious (of a person's manner or atmosphere)
Definition
Reduplication of 和气 meaning 'polite and harmonious' — used for a person's gentle manner or a relationship's atmosphere. Adds a warm, easygoing feel; functions as an adverb before the verb (和和气气地).
bound form
polite and friendlyamiable and harmonious (of a person's manner or atmosphere)
Examples
- 和和气气，。Tā duì měi gè rén dōu hé de, dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huan tā.He is polite and friendly to everyone, so everyone likes him.
- 和和气气，。Tā men yì jiā rén xiāng chǔ dé hé, cóng bù chǎo jià.Their family gets along harmoniously and never quarrels.
- 和和气气，。Tā hé dì gēn kè rén shuō huà, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.She spoke to the guests politely and friendly, making people feel very comfortable.
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