seon6 taan1順攤顺摊

Jyutpingseon6 taan1

Yaleseuhn tāan

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Easygoing, complying, or agreeable; not resisting and going along with others' wishes.

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How it's used

Focuses on a person's willingness to go along with plans or requests without creating friction. It often implies a lack of strong personal preference or a desire to keep the peace, making it a positive trait in social or workplace settings. Unlike being merely obedient, it carries a sense of flexibility and being unproblematic.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時hou2好seon6順taan1攤，me1乜dou1都waa6話hou2好。

He is usually very easy-going and agrees to everything.

nei5你si3試haa5下tam5氹keoi5佢，keoi5佢jing1應goi1該wui2會seon6順taan1攤㗎。

Try coaxing him, he should be amenable.

Common phrases

hou2好seon6順taan1攤

very easy-going

gam3咁seon6順taan1攤

so amenable

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being weak or spineless, as it specifically highlights the ease of cooperation rather than a lack of character. It is strictly used for people and their attitudes, not for inanimate objects or processes.