通情达理
tōng qíng dá lǐ
reasonable and understanding
Character by character
通tōng
understand
understand
情qíng
feeling
feeling
达dá
grasp
grasp
理lǐ
reason
reason
Example
她是个通情达理的人。
She's very reasonable and understanding.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
Praise for someone sensible and considerate, such as a boss or an in-law.
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