和颜悦色 (hé yán yuè sè) — with a kind and pleasant countenance; amiable manner
Definition
An idiom meaning 'with a kind, pleasant expression' — describes someone's warm, friendly demeanor in face and voice. Usually describes how a person treats others, especially in a position of authority.
idiom
with a kind and pleasant countenanceamiable manner
Examples
- 和颜悦色，。Lǎo shī duì xué shēng men zǒng shì hé yán yuè sè, cóng bù fā huǒ.The teacher always has a kind and pleasant manner with the students and never loses their temper.
- 和颜悦色，。Tā hé yán yuè sè dì gēn wǒ shuō huà, ràng wǒ gǎn dào hěn shū fu.He spoke to me with a pleasant countenance, which made me feel very comfortable.
- 和颜悦色，。Nà wèi lǎo rén hé yán yuè sè, hái zi men dōu hěn xǐ huan tā.That elderly person has a kind and pleasant manner, and the children all like him very much.
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