taciturn; of few words
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
taciturn; reticent; of few words
Describes a personality trait. Often used in formal or literary contexts, but can also be used neutrally.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
chén沉
mò默
guǎ寡
yán言
de的
rén人
，
xǐ喜
huān欢
dú独
chǔ处
。
He is a taciturn person who enjoys solitude.
Tā他
xìng性
gé格
hān憨
hòu厚
guǎ寡
yán言
，
dàn但
nèi内
xīn心
shàn善
liáng良
。
He has a simple and honest, albeit taciturn, personality, but is kind at heart.
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Tā她
zài在
huì会
yì议
shàng上
yī一
zhí直
guǎ寡
yán言
shǎo少
yǔ语
，
zhǐ只
shì是
zài在
rèn认
zhēn真
qīng倾
tīng听
。
She remained reticent throughout the meeting, simply listening attentively.
Zhè这
wèi位
guǎ寡
yán言
de的
kē科
xué学
jiā家
jiāng将
suǒ所
yǒu有
jīng精
lì力
dōu都
tóu投
rù入
dào到
le了
yán研
jiū究
zhōng中
。
This taciturn scientist poured all his energy into his research.