和蔼 (hé ǎi) — kind, amiable, nice
Definition
和蔼 describes a gentle, warm manner — usually of older people or authority figures (teachers, elders). Compared with 亲切 (warm and approachable) and 和气 (polite and easygoing), 和蔼 emphasizes calm, dignified kindness.
adjective
kindamiablenice
Examples
- 和蔼，。Zhè wèi lǎo shī hěn hé ǎi, tóng xué men dōu xǐ huan tā.This teacher is very kind; all the students like her.
- 和蔼，。Tā duì rén fēi cháng hé ǎi, cóng bú duì bié rén fā pí qi.He is very amiable to people and never loses his temper with others.
- 和蔼，。Tā lù chū le hé ǎi de wēi xiào, ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn.She showed a nice smile that made people feel warm.
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