tactful

He gave a tactful reply to the awkward question, avoiding any potential conflict.

(Chinese) 他对那个尴尬的问题作出了委婉的回答，避免了任何潜在的冲突。

A tactful host knows how to redirect a heated dinner table conversation.

(Chinese) 一位得体的主人知道如何引导餐桌上激烈的谈话转向。