ping4 ji6 gan6 jan4平易近人
Jyutpingping4 ji6 gan6 jan4
Yalepìhng yih gahn yàhn
Definition
Amiable, approachable, and easy to get along with.
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How it's used
Describes someone who lacks airs or arrogance despite their status or expertise. It implies a warmth that makes others feel comfortable initiating conversation. While it is a positive trait, it is often used to praise someone in a position of authority, such as a boss or a professor, for being down to earth.
Examples
He is amiable and very popular with colleagues.
Why do you think that teacher is easy to approach?
Related words
Common phrases
to have an amiable personality
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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