内敛
nèi
liǎn

Definitions

  1. 1. introverted
  2. 2. reserved
  3. 3. (artistic style) understated

Components

  • 内 nèi – inside
  • 敛 liǎn – to hold back

Related Words

  • 锋芒内敛 fēng máng nèi liǎn – to be talented yet self-effacing (idiom)
  • 含蓄内敛 hán xù nèi liǎn – implicit and restrained