含蓄

• Pinyin: hán xù
• Desglose de hanzi: 含 = 今 + 口 (contain in mouth); 蓄 = 艹 + 畜 (store up)

Significado

Reservado; implícito; sutil. También: expresar indirectamente.

Describes a style of communication or expression that is subtle rather than direct, leaving things unsaid or implied. Valued in traditional Chinese aesthetics and interpersonal communication.

Ejemplos

1. 她用含蓄的方式表达了自己的不满。
2. 这首诗意境含蓄，耐人寻味。
3. 东方人的表达方式比较含蓄。

Guía de uso

Contexto: communication, art, culture

Tono: appreciative

Correcto

• 中国画讲究含蓄之美。(Chinese painting emphasizes the beauty of subtlety.)
• 他含蓄地暗示我应该辞职。(He hinted subtly that I should resign.)

Incorrecto

• 我含蓄地跑步 — 含蓄 describes expression/communication style, not physical activities

Origen e historia

含 (contain) + 蓄 (store/reserve)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal