Word information
Simplified含蓄
Traditional含蓄
Pinyinhánxù
Part of speech动、形
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed
Chinese word dictionary
含蓄
hánxù · to contain; to hold; (of a person or style etc) reserved; restrained; (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning; implicit; veiled (criticism)
Character breakdown
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How to learn 含蓄
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