uyển ngữ
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Meaning
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A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that is considered harsh or blunt.
vi Người ta thường dùng uyển ngữ để nói về cái chết một cách nhẹ nhàng hơn.
en People often use euphemisms to talk about death in a milder way.
Parts
ngữ / Sino-Vietnamese; the character is 婉語 / 婉語
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OriginSino-Vietnamese; the character is 婉語