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euphemism in Chinese

euphemism in Chinese is 委婉 — euphemism means a mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

euphemism in Chinese

委婉
noun
Pronounced: wěi wǎn
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.

What does "euphemism" mean?

  1. noun A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
    ""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died.""
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euphemism in a sentence

  • "Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."
  • Calling layoffs "restructuring" is a classic corporate euphemism.

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What is "euphemism" in Chinese?

"euphemism" in Chinese is 委婉. euphemism means: A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

How do you pronounce 委婉?

"euphemism" in Chinese is 委婉, pronounced "wěi wǎn".

How do you use "euphemism" in a sentence?

Example: ""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."" In Chinese, "euphemism" is 委婉.

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