訚 (yín) - Yin — respectful and courteous in speech & dignified and upright in debate

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訚 · yín

Yin — respectful and courteous in speech;

dignified and upright in debate;

harmonious in discussion.

Yin — respectful and courteous in speechdignified and upright in debateharmonious in discussion.

Usage highlights

Respectful speechCourteous debateDignified discussionHarmonious conversationScholarly discourseGentlemanly speech

Synonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 恭— respectful, reverent
  • 敬— respectful, honor

Antonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 狂— wild, arrogant
  • 蛮— rude, barbaric

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke in a respectful and courteous manner (訚訚而谈).
  • The scholars engaged in dignified debate (訚訚辩论).
  • Their discussion was harmonious and respectful (訚訚讨论).

Collocations

  • Respectful speech(訚訚)
  • Courteous debate(訚辩)
  • Dignified discussion(訚论)
  • Harmonious conversation(訚谈)
  • Scholarly discourse(訚言)
  • Gentlemanly speech(訚语)

Idioms

  • Speaking respectfully and courteously(訚訚如也)
  • Engaging in dignified debate(訚訚辩论)
  • Harmonious and upright in discussion(訚訚而谈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese texts describing proper speech and debate among scholars.
  • Reflects Confucian ideals of respectful discourse and gentlemanly conduct.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the speech of virtuous officials and scholars.

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