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.
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