Tan Yan Wei Zhong (谈言微中) describes speaking tactfully and insightfully, hitting the mark with subtle yet precise remarks. It signifies skillful communication that is both indirect and effective, with a positive connotation, as found in "Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of the Jesters" by Sima Qian.
谈言微中 (tán yán wēi zhòng) 形容说话委婉又能恰中要害，言辞微妙而切中事理，含褒义。出自《史记·滑稽列传》。
| 成语 | 谈言微中 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 微中：微妙而又恰中要害。形容说话委婉而中肯。 |
| 出处 | 《史记·滑稽列传》：“天道恢恢，岂不大哉！谈言微中，亦可以解纷。” |
| 拼音 | tán yán wēi zhòng |
| 拼音码 | tywz |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | speak tactfully,but hit the nail on the head |
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