huì​yán

to avoid speaking

Senses

讳言/ 諱言 huì​yán to avoid speaking

To refrain from speaking or mentioning something due to taboos, concerns, or fear of negative consequences.

讳言/ 諱言 huì​yán to reject criticism

(Literary) to refuse or be unwilling to listen to advice or remonstrance from subordinates

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