看人说话 — “To adjust one's words or actions to suit the person one is addressing”
看人说话 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adjust one's words or actions to suit the person one is addressing”. Often implying a lack of principle or impartiality.
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看人说话 Pronunciation and Pinyin
看人说话 Character Breakdown
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在处理问题时，我们应该坚持原则，不能看人说话。
When dealing with problems, we should adhere to principles and not adjust our approach based on the person involved.
Idioms Related to 看人说话
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- kàn看rén人méi眉yǎn眼take one's cue from another's expression
- kàn看rén人méi眉jié睫observe someone's subtle cues
- kàn看rén人xíng行shì事act according to the person or circumstances
- kān看jiā家běn本shì事one's special skill or unique talent
- kān看jiā家běn本lǐng领one's special skill or unique expertise
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What does 看人说话 mean?
看人说话 (kàn rén shuō huà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adjust one's words or actions to suit the person one is addressing”.
How do you pronounce 看人说话?
看人说话 is pronounced kàn rén shuō huà in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 看人说话?
指不按规矩办事，处理问题因人而异