wǎn​cí

tactful expression

Senses

婉辞/ 婉辭 wǎn​cí tactful expression

Graceful or diplomatic wording; polite language

婉辞/ 婉辭 wǎn​cí to politely decline

To refuse or turn down an invitation or request with great courtesy.

婉辞/ 婉辭 wǎn​cí euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

References

variant 婉辞/婉辭 婉词/婉詞
variant 婉词/婉詞 婉辞/婉辭