Definition
待人接物 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'the way you interact with and treat people in social situations'. It covers your overall manner, attitude, and social skills — how you handle relationships, not just politeness. It's often used in evaluations of someone's character: 他待人接物很有礼貌 ('He is very polite in how he treats people').
f.e.
the way one treats peoplesocial conductinterpersonal manner
Examples
- 待人接物，。Tā dāi hěn yǒu lǐmào, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan tā.He is very polite in how he treats people, and everyone likes him.
- 待人接物。Zhè běn shū jiào nǐ rúhé dāi.This book teaches you how to interact with people.
- 待人接物。Tā zài dāi fāngmiàn fēicháng chéngshú.He is very mature in his social conduct.
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