implicit; reserved; not expressed directly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
implicit; reserved; containing feelings or meaning without expressing them directly
neutralOften used to describe a person's personality, expression, or artistic style that is subtle and understated. It carries a positive connotation of depth and restraint.
Tā他
de的
xìng性
gé格
fēi非
cháng常
hán含
xù畜
，
xǐ喜
nù怒
bù不
xíng形
yú于
sè色
。
His personality is very reserved; he doesn't show his emotions on his face.
Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
biǎo表
dá达
dé得
hěn很
hán含
xù畜
，
gěi给
dú读
zhě者
liú留
xià下
le了
xiǎng想
xiàng象
kōng空
jiān间
。
This poem is expressed very implicitly, leaving room for the reader's imagination.
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Tā她
de的
huí回
dá答
hěn很
hán含
xù畜
，
méi没
yǒu有
zhí直
jiē接
jù拒
jué绝
。
Her reply was very tactful; she didn't reject it directly.