和气
Chinese
HSK 7-9 Vocabulary
Chinese
★★ 2/5
neutral
hé qi
拼音
hé qi
汉字拆解
和 = 禾 + 口 — harmony/mildness; 气 = 气 (pictographic: rising vapor/air) — spirit/energy/temperament/atmosphere
含义
Gentle and amiable in manner; harmonious in disposition. As a noun: the spirit of goodwill and harmony in a relationship or atmosphere.
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.
例句
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
用法指南
语境: personality, business culture, interpersonal, cultural values
语气: warm
正确说法
- 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.)
错误说法
- 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
起源与历史
和 (harmonious; mild; gentle) + 气 (spirit; air; temperament; atmosphere)
文化背景
世代: All ages
社会背景: Universal
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