心平气和 (xīn píng qì hé) — calm and composed; even-tempered; in a peaceful state of mind
Definition
An idiom meaning calm and even-tempered in attitude or speech. Often used to describe how someone handles conflict or communicates, more literary than the everyday phrase 不着急/不发脾气.
idiom
calm and composedeven-temperedin a peaceful state of mind
Examples
- 心平气和，。Yù dào wèn tí yào xīn píng qì hé dì gōu tōng, bú yào fā pí qi.When you encounter a problem, you should communicate calmly and not lose your temper.
- 心平气和，。Tā shuō huà zǒng shì xīn píng qì hé de, ràng rén jué de hěn shū fu.He always speaks in a calm and gentle manner, which makes people feel very comfortable.
- 心平气和，。Kǎo shì qián bǎo chí xīn píng qì hé, cái néng fā huī chū zhèng cháng shuǐ píng.Staying calm before an exam is the only way to perform at your normal level.
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