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含蓄

hán xù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to contain
  • to hold
  • (of a person or style etc) reserved
  • restrained
  • (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning
  • implicit
  • veiled (criticism)

Definition

表达得委婉、不直接；包含深意而不显露。

Reserved, implicit, or not directly expressed; containing deep meaning without being obvious.

Usage

常用于形容人的性格、言谈方式、文学艺术作品的表达风格等。

Often used to describe a person's character, manner of speaking, or the expressive style of literary and artistic works.

Examples

  • 1 他说话很含蓄，不直接表达自己的意见。(He speaks very implicitly, without directly expressing his opinions.)
  • 2 这部电影的结局很含蓄，留给观众很多想象空间。(The ending of this movie is subtle, leaving much room for the audience's imagination.)
  • 3 她的笑容里带着含蓄的忧伤，让人感到心疼。(There is a reserved sadness in her smile, which makes people feel sorry.)
  • 4 这首诗语言含蓄，意境深远，值得细细品味。(The language of this poem is implicit, with profound artistic conception, worth savoring.)
  • 5 他性格含蓄，不喜欢张扬，但做事很可靠。(He has a reserved personality, dislikes showing off, but is very reliable.)

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