adjective HSK 5
Traditional 隨和
suí
easygoing · amiable · accommodating · good-natured

Meaning

随和 describes a person who is flexible, easy to get along with, and doesn't insist on having their own way. It suggests someone who adapts well to others' preferences and maintains harmony in relationships without being stubborn or demanding.

Usage

This is a complimentary term used to describe someone's personality or temperament. It's commonly used when praising someone's interpersonal style or explaining why someone is well-liked. Often appears in phrases like 性格随和 (has an easygoing personality) or 为人随和 (is an easygoing person).

Examples

  1. 01
    他性格很随和,从来不和别人争吵。
    xìng hěn suí , cóng lái bié rén zhēng chǎo.
    He has a very easygoing personality and never argues with others.
  2. 02
    我们的新经理为人随和,大家都很喜欢他。
    men de xīn jīng wéi rén suí , jiā dōu hěn huān .
    Our new manager is easygoing, and everyone likes him very much.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 性格随和
    xìng suí
    has an easygoing personality
  • 为人随和
    wéi rén suí
    is easygoing as a person
  • 态度随和
    tài suí
    has an accommodating attitude
  • 随和的人
    suí de rén
    an easygoing person

Antonyms

Origin

The word combines 随 (to follow/adapt) and 和 (harmony), literally suggesting someone who adapts to maintain harmony with others.

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