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婉转
wǎnzhuǎn
Description
"婉转"是说话很客气、不直接的意思，为了不让别人难过。
"婉转" means speaking very politely and indirectly, so as not to upset others.
这个词也可以用来说声音很好听，很柔和。
This word can also describe a voice that sounds very pleasant and gentle.
Meanings
婉转wǎnzhuǎn
tactful; indirect and gentle in speech
他婉转地拒绝了我的请求。
He gently declined my request.
婉转wǎnzhuǎn
sweet and melodious (of sound or voice)
鸟儿的歌声很婉转。
The birds' songs are melodious.
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Notes
- Nuance
婉转 stresses roundabout gentleness; 委婉 is a close synonym for tactful speech.
- Etymology
婉 (graceful, gentle) + 转 (turn), literally 'gently turning'.
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