respectful and polite in debate; proper and earnest
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
(of speech or manner in debate) respectful, proper, and polite; mild and earnest
literaryReduplicated form of 訚/誾, describing a respectful and proper manner of speaking, especially in debate or discussion. Often used in the phrase 訚訚侃侃 (yín yín kǎn kǎn) to describe someone who is both respectful and forthright.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
xué学
zhě者
zài在
yán研
tǎo讨
huì会
shàng上
zǒng总
shì是
yín訚
yín訚
rú如
yě也
，
cóng从
bù不
gāo高
shēng声
zhēng争
biàn辩
。
At the seminar, this senior scholar was always respectful and mild-mannered, never arguing loudly.
Tā他
men们
yín訚
yín訚
kǎn侃
kǎn侃
de地
tǎo讨
lùn论
zhe着
zhé哲
xué学
wèn问
tí题
，
qì气
fēn氛
shí十
fēn分
róng融
qià洽
。
They discussed philosophical issues with both respect and frankness, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
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Kǒng孔
zǐ子
zài在
xiāng乡
dǎng党
，
yín訚
yín訚
rú如
yě也
，
sì似
bù不
néng能
yán言
zhě者
。
When Confucius was in his village, he appeared respectful and proper, as if he were unable to speak (humbly).