No. 2,528 in Chinese
涵
"涵" means "to contain," "to include," or "to embody"; it also conveys the idea of tolerance or depth.
In a sentence
她在书信中写道：“关于见面的时间，请予以涵候。”
She wrote in the letter: "Regarding the meeting time, please kindly wait."
In this sentence, "涵" is combined with "候" to mean "to wait patiently," showing politeness and respect in a formal context.
他的谈吐显得很有涵养。
His speech appears to be very refined.
Here, "涵" is part of "涵养," which refers to one's cultivation or refinement, suggesting attributes like self-control and depth.
这本书很有文化深涵。
This book contains profound cultural connotations.
In this usage, "涵" implies "to include" or "to contain," referring to a concept or quality embedded within something.
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