(yuán) - To speak gently and calmly & to speak in a measured, unhurried manner

Tone 2

yuán | 17 strokes | radical:

· yuán

To speak gently and calmly;

to speak in a measured, unhurried manner;

to remonstrate with mild words.

To speak gently and calmlyto speak in a measured, unhurried mannerto remonstrate with mild words.

Usage highlights

To speak gentlyGentle speechTo admonish mildlyCalm and measured speechTo speak unhurriedlyMild remonstration

Synonyms

  • to persuade, advise
  • to remonstrate, admonish
  • gentle, tactful

Antonyms

  • to scold, reprimand
  • to curse, abuse
  • to shout, roar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke gently and persuasively (謜謜而言).
  • The teacher admonished the student with mild words (謜言相劝).
  • Her calm and measured speech had a soothing effect (謜謜之谈).

Collocations

  • To speak gently(謜謜)
  • Gentle speech(謜言)
  • To admonish mildly(謜劝)
  • Calm and measured speech(謜谈)
  • To speak unhurriedly(謜謜而谈)
  • Mild remonstration(謜谏)

Idioms

  • Speaking gently and persuasively(謜謜而言)
  • Admonishing with mild words(謜言相劝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese values of gentle persuasion and measured speech in communication.
  • Associated with Confucian ideals of proper speech and remonstration.
  • Represents the aesthetic of calm, deliberate communication in classical literature.

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