譠 (tán) - To speak cautiously & to talk prudently

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To speak cautiously;

to talk prudently;

to be careful in speech.

To speak cautiouslyto talk prudentlyto be careful in speech.

Usage highlights

Cautious speechPrudent wordsCareful talkSpeaking with cautionDiscreet conversation

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He always speaks cautiously (譠言).
  • The diplomat used prudent language (譠辞).
  • She advised speaking carefully in that situation (譠语).

Collocations

  • Cautious speech(譠言)
  • Prudent words(譠辞)
  • Careful talk(譠语)
  • Speaking with caution(譠论)
  • Discreet conversation(譠谈)

Idioms

  • To speak with utmost caution(譠言慎行)
  • Words of careful deliberation(譠辞审虑)
  • Prudent in speech and action(譠语谨行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the traditional Confucian value of being careful with words.
  • Associated with the virtue of prudence in communication.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thoughtful speech in maintaining harmony.

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