和顏悅色

Pronunciation

Peng'im: hua5 nguang5 ruag8 sêg4
POJ: huâ-nguâng-jua̍k-sek
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

idiom: amiable and cheerful expression, warm, pleasant countenance
和顏悅色

Usage: idiomatic

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