Definition
和颜悦色 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes someone's demeanor — a gentle, pleasant, and kind facial expression. It's used to say someone looks friendly and approachable, not angry or stern. You can use it to describe a person's manner when speaking to others, especially in a patient or caring way.
f.e.
with a kind and pleasant countenanceamiable manner
Examples
- 和颜悦色，。Lǎoshī duì xuéshēngmen zǒngshì hé, cóng bù fāhuǒ.The teacher always has a kind and pleasant manner with the students and never loses their temper.
- 和颜悦色，。Tā hé de gēn wǒ shuōhuà, ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn shūfu.He spoke to me with a pleasant countenance, which made me feel very comfortable.
- 和颜悦色，。Nà wèi lǎorén hé, háizimen dōu hěn xǐhuan tā.That elderly person has a kind and pleasant manner, and the children all like him very much.
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