和气

和氣

héqi

adjective HSK 7-9 #19,356

Meanings

他对人很和气。

Tā duì rén hěn héqi.

He is very friendly toward people.

和气生财。

Héqi shēng cái.

Friendliness brings wealth. (proverb)

culture

和气生财 is a common Chinese proverb displayed in shops, emphasizing that being pleasant to customers brings prosperity.

usage

Compare: 和蔼 describes a gentle temperament (often elders), while 和气 describes a pleasant manner in daily interactions.

和 hé

气 qì