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通情达理

通情達理
tōngqíng-dálǐ
idiom #16,604

Meanings

  1. 1 fair and reasonable
  2. 2 sensible
  3. 3 understanding

Characters

通
tōng
to understand
情
qíng
feelings; emotions
达
dá
to reach; to understand
理
lǐ
reason; logic
Literally 'understands feelings, grasps reason' — someone who is both empathetic and rational.

Examples

她是个通情达理的人，不会为小事生气。
Tā shì ge tōngqíngdálǐ de rén, búhuì wèi xiǎoshì shēngqì.
She's a reasonable person who won't get angry over small things.
跟通情达理的老板工作很愉快。
Gēn tōngqíngdálǐ de lǎobǎn gōngzuò hěn yúkuài.
It's pleasant to work with an understanding boss.

Tips

usage
通情达理 is always a compliment. It describes someone who is emotionally empathetic and logically fair — both feeling and reason.

Stroke Order

通 tōng
情 qíng
达 dá
理 lǐ