tactful and implicit; graceful and restrained
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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tactful and implicit; euphemistic and restrained
literaryDescribes a style of expression (especially in poetry and literature) that is subtle, delicate, and indirect. In literary criticism, specifically refers to the '婉约派' (Graceful and Restrained School) of Song dynasty ci poetry, characterized by themes of love, sorrow, and natural beauty, expressed through refined and allusive language. Contrasts with 豪放 (bold and unrestrained).
Cí词
fēng风
wǎn婉
yuē约
xì细
nì腻
。
The style of the ci poetry is graceful and delicate.
Sòng宋
cí词
de的
fēng风
gé格
，
kě可
fēn分
háo豪
fàng放
hé和
wǎn婉
yuē约
liǎng两
pài派
。
The styles of Song ci poetry can be divided into two schools: the bold and unrestrained school and the graceful and restrained school.
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Tā她
de的
xìng性
gé格
hěn很
wǎn婉
yuē约
，
shuō说
huà话
zǒng总
shì是
qīng轻
shēng声
xì细
yǔ语
。
Her personality is very gentle and reserved, and she always speaks softly.