Chinese Traditional: 委婉
Chinese Simplified: 委婉
Pinyin: wei3 wan3
Zhuyin: ㄨㄟˇ ㄨㄢˇ
English Meaning: euphemistic, tactful

Related Words:

 

wěi

1. to depute, to deputize 2. to send, to put in charge of, to commission 3. to give up, to abandon 4. to be frustrated, weakened or tired 5. grievance, wrong 6. to stoop or lower oneself (in order to avoid an open conflict)

Here: to stoop or lower oneself (in order to avoid an open conflict)

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wǎn

1. gentle, tactful 2. graceful, elegant

Here: gentle, tactful

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