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和蔼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
和蔼hé’ǎikindlyHSK 7, nr, rank #10931, Hard
和蔼hé’ǎiniceHSK 7, nr, rank #10931, Hard
和蔼hé’ǎiamiableHSK 7, nr, rank #10931, Hard
hé’ǎi(he2ai3) T2
  1. 1kindly
  2. 2nice
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March 24, 2026
和蔼(和藹)hé’ǎi(he2ai3)

和蔼 describes someone who is kind, amiable, and friendly in demeanor. It is often used to characterize people who are approachable and warm, making others feel comfortable in their presence. This term is typically used in both personal and professional contexts to express admiration for someone's gentle nature.

Frequency#10931DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 和蔼 is highly valued as it reflects Confucian ideals of harmony and respect in social interactions. This trait is often admired in teachers and elders, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warm-hearted grandmother (和) welcoming you with a soft smile (蔼), her kindness wrapping around you like a cozy blanket. The pronunciation 'he ai' sounds like 'hey, I' in English, as if she’s saying, 'Hey, I’m here for you!'

Meanings of 和蔼

hé’ǎi(he2ai3)
1kindly
2nice
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About 和蔼

和蔼Simplified
和藹Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10931Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 和蔼

Quick Contrast

和善 (héshàn) - use 和蔼 when emphasizing a warm demeanor that makes others feel at ease; 和善 is more about being kind-hearted and good-natured.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a warm-hearted grandmother (和) welcoming you with a soft smile (蔼), her kindness wrapping around you like a cozy blanket. The pronunciation 'he ai' sounds like 'hey, I' in English, as if she’s saying, 'Hey, I’m here for you!'

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 和蔼 is positive and should not be used sarcastically. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts but is especially appropriate in professional settings when describing colleagues or superiors. Collocations include 和蔼可亲 (kind and amiable) and 和蔼的笑容 (a kind smile).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 和蔼 connects to other advanced vocabulary describing personality traits and interpersonal relationships. Focus on using it in sentences describing people, and practice its nuances in different contexts to deepen understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 和蔼 is highly valued as it reflects Confucian ideals of harmony and respect in social interactions. This trait is often admired in teachers and elders, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 和蔼 with 和平 (peace), mistakenly using it to describe abstract concepts rather than people. For instance, saying '这个地方很和蔼' (This place is very amiable) is incorrect; it should be used to describe a person, not a place.

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Component Characters

和héto complete a set in mahjong or playing cards
HSK 18 strokes口
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蔼ǎifriendly
14 strokes艹
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Grammar Patterns of 和蔼

和蔼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们认为他非常____可亲，容易交谈。

We found him very approachable and easy to talk with.

Example Sentences for 和蔼 (5)

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我们认为他非常和蔼可亲，容易交谈。

wǒ mén rèn wéi tā fēi cháng hé ǎi kě qīn， ， róng yì jiāo。

We found him very approachable and easy to talk with.
2
萨拉尽管表面上对所有相关的人依然和蔼可亲，内心却怒火中烧。

sà lā jìn guǎn biǎo miàn shàng duì suǒ yǒu xiāng guān de rén yī rán hé ǎi kě qīn， ， nèi xīn què nù huǒ zhōng。

Sara, while remaining outwardly amiable toward all concerned, was inwardly furious.
3
劳埃德·乔治极力想表现得平易近人、和蔼亲切。

láo āi dé· · qiáo zhì jí lì xiǎng biǎo xiàn dé píng yì jìn、 rén 、 hé ǎi。

Lloyd George was most anxious to be agreeable and pleasant.
4
匹克威克先生是位又矮又胖 、 和蔼乐观 、 心地纯洁的老绅士.

pǐ kè wēi kè xiān shēng shì wèi yòu ǎi yòu pàng、 、 hé ǎi lè、 guān 、 xīn dì chún jié de lǎo.

Mr. Pickwick is a stout, good - natured , cheerful, very simple - hearted old gentleman.
5
他矮矮胖胖,和蔼可亲,留了一嘴怪模怪样的牙刷式的小胡子.

tā ǎi ǎi pàng pàng, , hé ǎi kě, qīn , liú le yī zuǐ guài mó guài yàng de yá shuā shì de xiǎo.

He was short and tubby and amiable with an odd little toothbrush moustache.

Cultural Notes for 和蔼

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being 和蔼 is highly valued as it reflects Confucian ideals of harmony and respect in social interactions. This trait is often admired in teachers and elders, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about 和蔼

No, 和蔼 is specifically used to describe people, particularly their demeanor or personality.