温克 (wēn kè) — gentle and self-restrained
Definition
温克 (wēnkè) is a formal, literary adjective-like verb meaning 'gentle and self-restrained' — it describes a person's temperament, especially under pressure. More literary than everyday 温柔, and stresses restraint more than warmth.
verb
gentle and self-restrained
Examples
- 温克，。Tā wèi rén wēn kè, cóng bù fā pí qi.He is gentle and self-restrained, never losing his temper.
- ，温克。Zài zhè zhǒng chǎng hé, tā biǎo xiàn dé shí fēn wēn kè.On such occasions, she behaves very gently and self-restrainedly.
- 温克。wēn kè De tài dù ràng tā zài tán pàn zhōng yíng dé le zūn zhòng.His gentle and self-restrained attitude earned him respect in the negotiations.
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