gentle and tactful; mild
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
gentle and tactful; mild and indirect (of speech or attitude)
Describes a soft, tactful manner of speaking that avoids harshness or bluntness. Often used to characterize tone, wording, or personality.
Tā她
de的
yǔ语
qì气
hěn很
wǎn婉
hé和
，
ràng让
rén人
róng容
yì易
jiē接
shòu受
。
Her tone was very gentle and tactful, making it easy for people to accept.
Jí即
shǐ使
pī批
píng评
bié别
rén人
，
tā他
yě也
zǒng总
shì是
yòng用
wǎn婉
hé和
de的
fāng方
shì式
。
Even when criticizing others, he always uses a mild and tactful approach.
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Zhè这
piān篇
shè社
lùn论
de的
cuò措
cí辞
shí十
fēn分
wǎn婉
hé和
。
The wording of this editorial is very tactful and mild.