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http://lexvo.org/id/term/cmn/%E5%A7%94%E5%A9%89
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Character U+59D4
character
Character U+5A49
Meaning
means
(adjective) substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one; "`peepee' is a common euphemistic term"
euphemistic, inoffensive
means
(adjective) having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"
tactful
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(adjective) showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"
kid-glove, tactful
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