wo4 oi2 ho2 can1和藹可親和蔼可亲
Jyutpingwo4 oi2 ho2 can1
Yalewòh ói hó chān
Definition
Kind, amiable, and easy to approach.
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How it's used
Describes someone who possesses a gentle and approachable demeanor, often used to praise elders or teachers. Unlike casual descriptions of friendliness, this carries a sense of respect and warmth that makes others feel comfortable in their presence.
Examples
He is usually very kind and amiable, everyone likes him a lot.
Is that elder you met very kind and amiable?
Related words
Common phrases
an amiable attitude
a kind and amiable smile
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe peers or close friends in casual settings, as it sounds overly formal or literary. It is best reserved for describing people in a position of authority or seniority who maintain a soft and welcoming attitude.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
