含蓄

• 拼音: hán xù
• 汉字拆解: 含 = 今 + 口 (contain in mouth); 蓄 = 艹 + 畜 (store up)

含义

Reserved; implicit; understated. As a verb, to express indirectly.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: communication, art, culture

语气: appreciative

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

含 (contain) + 蓄 (store/reserve)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal