Definition
心平气和 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'heart calm, breath peaceful'. It describes a state of being calm, composed, and even-tempered, especially when dealing with conflict or stress. You can use it to describe someone's attitude or manner when they stay rational and gentle instead of getting angry or agitated.
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calm and composedeven-temperedin a peaceful state of mind
Examples
- 心平气和，。Yù dào wèntí yào xīn píng qì hé de gōutōng, bú yào fā píqì.When you encounter a problem, you should communicate calmly and not lose your temper.
- 心平气和，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì xīn píng qì hé de, ràng rén juéde hěn shūfu.He always speaks in a calm and gentle manner, which makes people feel very comfortable.
- 心平气和，。Kǎoshì qián bǎochí xīn píng qì hé, cáinéng fāhuī chū zhèngcháng shuǐpíng.Staying calm before an exam is the only way to perform at your normal level.
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