hán

HSK 7-9
literary
formal

Meaning of 含蓄

含蓄 means to contain; to imply; to embody; implicit; reserved; suggestive (of speech or writing). Pronounced hán xù. HSK 7-9.

  • to contain; to imply; to embody
  • implicit; reserved; suggestive (of speech or writing)
  • reserved; restrained; reticent (of personality or feelings)

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
duǎn
jiǎn
de
huà
què
 
hán
zhe
shēn
de
 
 

These brief words contain profound meaning.

de
yǎn
shén
hán
zhe
xiàn
de
wēn
róu
 

His eyes contained infinite gentleness.

Zhè
huà
hán
le
huà
jiā
duì
xiāng
de
niàn
zhī
qíng
 

This painting embodies the artist's longing for his hometown.