jiǎn

謇

Character · Adjective

stutter; upright

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

stuttering; halting in speech

literary

A classical, literary term describing a speech impediment.

Cǐ此
rén人
kǒu口
chī吃
jiǎn謇
sè涩
 ，
dàn但
xīn心
si思
zhěn缜
mì密
 。

This person stutters and speaks haltingly, but is thoughtful and meticulous.

jiǎn謇
chī吃
zhī之
bìng病

the affliction of stuttering

2.

adjective

upright; honest; straightforward

literary

A classical, literary term describing a person of integrity, often used in formal or historical contexts.

Qū屈
Yuán原
xíng行
lián廉
zhì志
jié洁
 ，
wéi为
rén人
jiǎn謇
zhí直
 。

Qu Yuan was incorruptible in conduct and pure in ambition, a man of upright character.

jiǎn謇
è谔
zhī之
chén臣

an outspoken and upright minister