taarof

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The intricate Persian system of etiquette and good manners, emphasising extreme deference, humility, and respect, especially in politely declining to do something (quote a price on something one is selling, eat more food, etc) so that another person can talk one into it. uncountable
  2. A cultural communication style of indirect competitive flattery, generally of Middle Eastern origin. uncountable

词形变化

ta'arof alternative tarof alternative

词源

From Iranian Persian تعارف (ta'ârof), from Classical Persian تعارف (ta'āruf).
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