with a subdued and soft voice
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y í sh ē ngxi à Q ì, which means to describe soft voice and submissive attitude. It comes from the book of rites.
The origin of Idioms
"The book of rites · neize" says: "when you feel depressed and happy, ask about the cold clothes."
Idiom usage
As a predicate or attributive, it refers to a person's manner. example happy voice, not afraid to work. (Yan Zhitui's family precepts mianxue in the Northern Qi Dynasty)
Analysis of Idioms
Synonym: down and happy
with a subdued and soft voice
be present in person on the grand occasion - gōng féng qí shèng
look round with a bewitching smile - lín qù qiū bō
an army fighting for a just cause has high morale - shī zhí wéi zhuàng