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含蓄
hánxù
Description
"含蓄"是指说话或写文章不直接说出来，而是让别人自己去想、去体会。
"含蓄" means speaking or writing without stating things directly, allowing others to think and understand for themselves.
中国人常常喜欢用含蓄的方式表达自己的感情。
Chinese people often like to express their feelings in a 含蓄 way.
Meanings
含蓄hánxù
implicit; not stated directly; reserved
她说话很含蓄，从不直接批评人。
She speaks very indirectly and never criticizes people outright.
含蓄hánxù
to contain; to imply (meaning)
这首诗含蓄着深深的思乡之情。
This poem subtly expresses deep homesickness.
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Notes
- Etymology
含 means 'to hold in the mouth/contain' + 蓄 'to store up', together implying meaning held back.
- Nuance
often praises subtle, indirect expression; contrasts with 直接 (direct) and 露骨 (blunt).
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