CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

含蓄

hán xùHSK 7

含蓄 (hán xù) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto contain

    • EX
      这首诗含蓄着深厚的感情。

      This poem contains deep and profound emotion.

    • EX
      他的话里含蓄着深意。

      His words carry a profound meaning.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishreserved; subtle

    • EX
      他的性格十分含蓄,不轻易流露自己的情感。

      He has a very reserved personality and does not readily show his emotions.

    • EX
      这幅画用笔含蓄,给人留下了想象的空间。

      The painting uses a subtle style that leaves room for the imagination.