taarof

名词 n.

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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