含蓄 (hán xù): to contain; to hold; (of a person or style etc) reserved; restrained; (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning; implicit; veiled (criticism)

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HSK 7verb, adjective

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Pinyin
Meaning: to contain; to hold; (of a person or style etc) reserved; restrained; (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning; implicit; veiled (criticism)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb, adjective
HSK level: HSK 7

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HSK 5

to keep in the mouth

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She smiled implicitly and didn't answer my question directly, but I could see the answer in her eyes.

This ink wash painting uses restrained brushstrokes and leaves a lot of blank space, giving the viewer rich room for imagination.

He has a reserved personality and rarely expresses his feelings in public, so everyone finds him somewhat mysterious.

This poem implicitly criticizes the social phenomena of the time; it requires careful reading to understand its deeper meaning.

Chinese people tend to express emotions more implicitly, unlike Westerners who are more direct; this reflects different cultural traditions.

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