man4 zing6文靜文静
Jyutpingman4 zing6
Yalemàhn jihng
Definition
Gentle, quiet, and refined; describing someone who is well-mannered and does not talk much.
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How it's used
Describes a personality that is reserved, soft spoken, and well mannered. It is often used to compliment someone who carries themselves with grace rather than being boisterous or loud. While it implies a lack of talkativeness, it does not necessarily mean the person is shy or socially anxious.
Examples
She is usually very quiet and refined, rarely speaking loudly in front of others.
You look so quiet and gentle, so you actually like going to parties?
Related words
Common phrases
quiet and gentle personality
a quiet and refined girl
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 內向, which specifically refers to being introverted. A person can be 文靜 but still be very outgoing and social once they are comfortable with their friends.
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