Definition
老好人 describes a person who goes out of their way to avoid conflict and please everyone, often at the cost of their own principles. While it can sound neutral or even positive in some contexts, it usually carries a mildly critical tone — suggesting the person is weak, indecisive, or too agreeable (a 'pushover' or 'yes-person'). Be careful not to use it as a simple compliment; it usually implies a lack of backbone.
n.
a person who tries never to offend anybodya pushovera yes-person (often with a negative nuance)
Examples
- 老好人，“”。Tā zhège rén jiù shì ge lǎo hǎo, cónglái bù gǎn shuō "bù".He is just a yes-person who never dares to say no.
- ，老好人，。Dàjiā suīrán xǐhuan tā, dàn dōu juéde tā tài lǎo hǎo le, méiyǒu shénme zhǔjiàn.Although everyone likes him, they all think he's too much of a nice guy and has no real opinions.
- 老好人。Zài gōngsī li dāng lǎo hǎo yǒushíhou fǎn'ér huì chīkuī.Being a pushover at the office can sometimes backfire.
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