含糊

hánhu

adjective HSK 7-9 #12,157

Meanings

1 vague
2 ambiguous
3 careless

Characters

to contain; to hold in the mouth

Examples

他的回答很含糊。

Tā de huídá hěn hánhu.

His answer was very vague.

这件事不能含糊，必须弄清楚。

Zhè jiàn shì bùnéng hánhu, bìxū nòngqīng chu.

This matter can't be left vague; we must get it clear.

Tips

usage

含糊 can describe both unclear speech/answers and a careless attitude. 含含糊糊 is the reduplicated form used as an adverb. Also written as 含混 (hánhùn) in formal contexts.

Stroke Order

含 hán

糊 hú