委婉 — meaning in English
wěi wǎn
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English meaning
- euphemism noun A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
- understatement noun A statement that presents something as smaller, milder, or less significant than it really is, sometimes for ironic effect.
Senses
委婉 is used for these senses in English:
- euphemism (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
- understatement (countable) An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.