和蔼

和藹

hé'ǎi

adjective HSK 7-9 #10,931

Meanings

1 kindly
2 amiable
3 genial

Characters

harmonious; gentle

Examples

HSK 1

她是一个和蔼的老奶奶。

Tā shì yīgè hé'ǎi de lǎonǎinai.

She is a kindly old grandmother.

HSK 2

老师的态度很和蔼。

Lǎoshī de tàidù hěn hé'ǎi.

The teacher's attitude is very amiable.

Tips

usage

Often used in the phrase 和蔼可亲 (hé'ǎi kěqīn) meaning "kindly and approachable." Typically describes elders or authority figures.

Stroke Order

和 hé

蔼 ǎi