老好人

lǎohǎorén
noun #18,821

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 pushover
  2. 2 people-pleaser
  3. 3 one who tries never to offend anyone

Examples

Tā shì gè lǎohǎorén, cónglái bù dézuì rén.
He is a pushover who never offends anyone.
Bié zǒng zuò lǎohǎorén, gāi jùjué de shíhou yào jùjué.
Don't always be a people-pleaser — say no when you should.

Tips

usage
Despite containing (good), 老好人 is usually mildly negative. It implies someone who avoids conflict at all costs, lacks principles, and cannot stand firm. Similar to English "pushover" or "yes-man."

Stroke Order

lǎo
hǎo
rén