讱 (rèn) - To speak cautiously, deliberately, or with restraint & hesitant in speech.

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rèn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

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讱 · rèn

To speak cautiously, deliberately, or with restraint;

hesitant in speech.

To speak cautiously, deliberately, or with restrainthesitant in speech.

Usage highlights

Cautious speechHesitant to speakSpeak with restraintVirtue of careful speechDeliberate in words

Synonyms

  • 讷— slow of speech; taciturn
  • 慎言— cautious in speech

Antonyms

  • 敏— quick; agile (in speech or action)
  • 快言— fast-talking; speaking quickly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is known for speaking cautiously (言讱).
  • The gentleman is hesitant in speech (君子欲讷于言而敏于行).
  • Ancient texts describe the virtue of speaking deliberately (古之讱言).

Collocations

  • Cautious speech(讱言)
  • Hesitant to speak(言讱)
  • Speak with restraint(出言必讱)
  • Virtue of careful speech(讱德)
  • Deliberate in words(言辞讱讱)

Idioms

  • Hesitant in speech but quick in action(讷于言而敏于行)
  • The gentleman speaks with caution(君子欲讷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from Confucian Analects, emphasizing the virtue of careful speech and thoughtful action.
  • Represents the Confucian ideal where actions should precede words, and speech should be measured.

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