好声好气 (hǎo) — (fixed expression) in a kindly manner; gently; politely and patiently (when speaking)
Definition
An idiom meaning 'in a kindly manner / gently' — stresses speaking or tone of voice that is calm and patient, not harsh. Used as 好声好气地 + verb.
idiom
(fixed expression) in a kindly mannergentlypolitely and patiently (when speaking)
Examples
- 好声好气，。Tā hǎo dì duì wǒ shuō huà, wǒ yì diǎn dōu bù jǐn zhāng le.He spoke to me kindly, and I wasn't nervous at all.
- 好声好气，。Lǎo shī hǎo dì pī píng le xué shēng, xué shēng hěn gǎn dòng.The teacher criticized the student gently, and the student was very touched.
- ，。Yǒu shén me shì nǐ hǎo shuō, bié fā huǒ.Whatever it is, say it nicely; don't get angry.
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