Down to earth

接地气

jiē dìqì

down to earth

用法说明：

"接地气","地"是指生活在最底层的人们.这个短语是说要广泛接触老百姓,与最广大的人民群众在一起,反映最底层人的愿望,并遵循自然规律.

In the phrase "接地气," the character "地" refers to the people on society's lowest rungs. As such, this expression means to communicate with all people. It means to be one with the majority, to reflect the desires of those at the bottom, and to adhere to the laws of nature.

例句：

1. 著名导演冯小刚说他的电影被广大观众认可的原因,是因为他"接地气".

Zhùmíng dǎoyǎn Féng Xiǎogāng shuō tā de diànyǐng bèi guǎngdà guānzhòng rènkě de yuányīn, shì yīnwèi tā "jiē dìqì".

Xiaogang Feng, a famous director, says that the majority of viewers enjoy his movies because his work reflects the desires of people at the bottom of society.

2. 现在鼓励电视节目接地气,反映老百姓的心声.

Xiànzài gǔlì diànshì jiémù"jiē dìqì",fǎnyìng lǎobǎixìng de xīnshēng.

Nowadays, television programs are encouraged to reflect the views of the people.

(Source: myechinese.com)