平易近人 (píng yì jìn rén) — (idiom, of a person, esp. one in a higher position) amiable and approachable; easy to talk to
Definition
Idiom for someone in a higher position who is warm and easy to talk to — emphasizes the contrast between status and humility, often used to praise leaders, experts, or teachers.
idiom
(idiom, of a person, esp. one in a higher position) amiable and approachableeasy to talk to
Examples
- 平易近人，。Wǒ men de jīng lǐ fēi cháng píng yì jìn rén, dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huan tā.Our manager is very approachable; everyone likes him.
- ，平易近人，。Tā suī rán shì dà zhuān jiā, dàn píng yì jìn rén, cóng bù bǎi jià zi.Although he is a great expert, he is approachable and never puts on airs.
- 平易近人，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī píng yì jìn rén, xué shēng dōu yuàn yì gēn tā shuō xīn lǐ huà.This teacher is amiable; students are willing to talk to him from their hearts.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
平易 (easy and mild) and 近人 (approach people) together describe an amiable manner.
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