和气

• 병음: hé qi
• 한자 분석: 和 = 禾 + 口 — harmony/mildness; 气 = 气 (pictographic: rising vapor/air) — spirit/energy/temperament/atmosphere

뜻

온화하고 상냥하다; 화목한 분위기

As an adjective, describes a person who is mild-tempered, approachable, and easy-going. As a noun, 和气 refers to the warm, harmonious atmosphere in a group or relationship. The proverb 和气生财 (harmony brings wealth) reflects the deep cultural belief that good human relationships are the foundation of prosperity and success.

예문

1. 他说话和气，从不疾言厉色，即便面对刁蛮的客户也能保持从容平和的态度。
2. 夫妻之间和气相处，才能把日子过得红红火火，正所谓和气生财。
3. 这家老字号店铺能经营百年，靠的是掌柜待客和气、童叟无欺的经营之道。

사용 가이드

맥락: personality, business culture, interpersonal, cultural values

어조: warm

올바른 표현

• 做生意的人讲究和气生财，与人为善才能走得长远。(Business people value the principle that harmony brings wealth — being kind to others is the path to long-term success.)
• 他平日里待人和气，从不摆架子，朋友们都很乐意与他共事。(He is always amiable with people and never puts on airs — his friends are always happy to work alongside him.)

피해야 할 표현

• 和气 to mean 空气 (air) or 气体 (gas/vapour) — these are entirely distinct; 和气 always refers to interpersonal harmony, a gentle demeanour, or a harmonious atmosphere

기원과 역사

和 (harmonious; mild; gentle) + 气 (spirit; air; temperament; atmosphere)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal