literary

Meaning of

讷 means slow of speech; inarticulate; tongue-tied. Pronounced nè.

  • slow of speech; inarticulate; tongue-tied

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

wéi
rén
 
shàn
jiāo
 

He is slow and inarticulate by nature and not good at socializing.

Zhè
wèi
tiān
cái
xué
jiā
zài
yǎn
jiǎng
shí
xiǎn
de
yǒu
xiē
kǒu
 

This genius scientist seemed a bit tongue-tied during his speech.

Mǐn
shì
ér
yán
 

Be diligent in action and reticent in speech. (A classical saying)