含糊 hánhu ambiguous
ambiguous; vague; careless; perfunctory
How to remember 含糊: 含 to hold in the mouth + 糊 muddled = ambiguous.
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How it is used
- Vague/ambiguous, or careless - 态度含糊 (tàidù hánhu) a wishy-washy stance; 含糊其辞 (hánhu-qící) to speak evasively.
- Often criticizes a lack of clarity or commitment; also in 毫不含糊 (háo bù hánhu) without the slightest hesitation. Colloquial and written.
Example sentences
- 你说话含糊不清。 Nǐ shuōhuà hánhúbùqīng.You're babbling.
- 你为什么这么含糊其辞？ Nǐ wèishénme zhème hánhúqící?Why are you being so evasive?
- 汤姆的回答很含糊不清。 Tāngmǔ de huídá hěn hánhúbùqīng.Tom's answer was very evasive.