和气 (hé qi) — (adjective) friendly, polite, amiable; (noun) harmonious relationship; goodwill
Definition
Refers to a gentle, easy-going manner between people (often a lasting trait rather than one act). Compare 礼貌 (polite manners in a single act) and 友好 (friendly, often between groups/nations).
adjective
friendlypoliteamiable
noun
harmonious relationshipgoodwill
Examples
- 和气，。Tā duì rén hěn hé qi, dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huan tā.She is very friendly to people, and everyone likes her very much.
- 和气，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī shuō huà hé qi, xué shēng men dōu hěn ài tīng.This teacher speaks amiably, and the students all love to listen.
- 和气。Bié yīn wèi zhè diǎn xiǎo shì shāng le hé qi.Don't damage our friendship over such a small matter.
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