rèn

literary
adjective

Meaning of

讱 means slow of speech; hesitant in speaking; reticent. Pronounced rèn.

  • slow of speech; hesitant in speaking; reticent

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Definitions & Examples

yuē
 
 "
Rén
zhě
 
yán
rèn
 
 "

Confucius said, "The benevolent person is slow to speak."

xìng
dūn
hòu
 
yán
rèn
 
xíng
mǐn
 

He is of a honest and sincere nature, slow of speech but quick in action.

zhī
jūn
 
rèn
yán
ér
mǐn
xíng
 

The gentleman of ancient times was cautious in speech but diligent in deed.