Definitions

1. 1. to contain
2. 2. to hold
3. 3. (of a person or style etc) reserved
4. 4. restrained
5. 5. (of words, writings) full of hidden meaning
6. 6. implicit
7. 7. veiled (criticism)

Components

• 含 hán – to keep
• 蓄 xù – to store up

Related Words

• 含蓄内敛 hán xù nèi liǎn – implicit and restrained