English–Chinese
“be evasive” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhán hú qí cí
Example
我问他意见，他总是含糊其辞。wǒ wèn tā yì jiàn tā zǒng shì hán hú qí cí
I ask him for his opinion, but he is always evasive.
How to say “be evasive” in Chinese
“Be evasive” in Chinese is 含糊其辞 (hán hú qí cí).
Words that blur the answer so a clear position or fact stays out of reach.
Example sentences with 含糊其辞
会议上，他对问题含糊其辞，没有给出明确答复。huì yì shàng tā duì wèn tí hán hú qí cí méi yǒu gěi chū míng què dá fù
At the meeting, he was evasive about the issue and did not give a clear answer.
Tips for using 含糊其辞
- In everyday Chinese, this idiom is more common in formal writing and serious discussion than in casual talk, so it is especially useful for understanding reports and official statements.