闷葫芦

闷葫芦

Literally means:

stuffy gourd

Actually means:

something difficult to understand; man of few words

葫芦, the gourd. This phrase refers to an unopened gourd.

It figuratively means words or things that are difficult to understand, or the state of being kept in the dark, or people of few words. It connotes a sense of disapproval when describing a person of few words.

葫芦，一种植物，也指这种植物的果实。

闷葫芦，紧闭的没有开的葫芦（果实）。比喻不容易弄懂的话语或事情，或者处在不知内情的状态。也比喻不爱说话的人。指不爱说话的人时，含有不满意的意思。