tung1 cing4 daat6 lei5通情達理通情达理
Jyutpingtung1 cing4 daat6 lei5
Yaletūng chìhng daaht léih
Definition
Reasonable, understanding, and sensible; knowing how to deal with people and situations appropriately.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone who is not only logical but also empathetic to the social context and the feelings of others. It is often used to praise someone who is willing to make exceptions or listen to reason when faced with a difficult situation. Unlike a purely logical person, a person described this way understands the nuance of human relationships.
Examples
He is a very reasonable person, just explain it clearly to him and it will be fine.
Related words
Common phrases
very reasonable
can be considered reasonable
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