nam4 sin6腍善
Jyutpingnam4 sin6
Yalenàhm sihn
Definition
Easy-going, complaisant, and willing to accommodate or yield to others.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is soft-hearted and avoids conflict, often to the point of being a pushover. While it carries a positive connotation of being agreeable, it frequently implies a lack of assertiveness that others might exploit. It is distinct from being simply kind, as it specifically highlights a tendency to yield to others' wishes.
Examples
He is such an easy-going person, always willing to help others.
Don't be so pushover, otherwise people will take advantage of you.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an easy-going personality
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 善良, which means kind-hearted. While 腍善 implies kindness, it carries a specific nuance of being easily swayed or manipulated, whereas 善良 is a general moral descriptor.
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