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讷

Character · AdjectiveTraditional訥

slow; inarticulate

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

slow of speech; inarticulate; tongue-tied

literary

Describes someone who is slow to speak, often due to shyness, thoughtfulness, or a reserved nature. Primarily used in literary or formal contexts.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
mù木
nè讷
 ，
bú不
shàn善
jiāo交
jì际
 。

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

Zhè这
wèi位
tiān天
cái才
kē科
xué学
jiā家
zài在
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
shí时
xiǎn显
de得
yǒu有
xiē些
kǒu口
nè讷
 。

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

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Mǐn敏
yú于
shì事
ér而
nè讷
yú于
yán言
 。

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