亲和力

親和力

qīnhélì

noun HSK 7-9 #29,890

Meanings

Literally 'closeness-harmony-power' - the power to make people feel at ease

HSK 2

她很有亲和力，大家都喜欢她。

Tā hěn yǒu qīnhélì, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan tā.

She's very approachable; everyone likes her.

HSK 3

一个好老师需要有亲和力。

Yīgè hǎo lǎoshī xūyào yǒu qīnhélì.

A good teacher needs to be approachable.

usage

Often used with 有 - 有亲和力 means 'to be approachable/charismatic.' It's always a positive trait.

memory

Think of 亲和力 as 'the force (力) of being warm (亲) and harmonious (和)' - the magnetic pull of a friendly person.

亲 qīn

和 hé

力 lì