怡聲下氣
yí​shēng​xià​qì

subdued and gentle voice

  • created sense approved 怡声下气/怡聲下氣 · yí​shēng​xià​qì · subdued and gentle voice — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    怡声下气 / 怡聲下氣

    yí​shēng​xià​qì

    subdued and gentle voice

    to use a soft, gentle voice and a humble tone to please others or show respect

    怡声 (literal) → 怡声/怡聲 · yí​shēng · soft voice 下气 (literal) → 下气/下氣 · xià​qì · calm and patient

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