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