明显的暗示 (míngxiǎn de ànshì) - an obvious hint
Grammar & Usage
How it works
Formed by the adjective 明显 (míngxiǎn, 'obvious'), the attributive particle 的 (de), and the noun 暗示 (ànshì, 'hint/subtle suggestion'). It functions syntactically as a noun phrase referring to a clue or signal that is meant to be indirect but is actually unmistakable. It commonly serves as the object of transitive verbs such as 给 (to give), 给出 (to put forward), or 忽略 (to ignore).
Sample sentences
他已经给了你这么明显的暗示，你怎么还没明白？
He already gave you such an obvious hint; how do you still not understand?
老板在会议上说的那番话带有明显的暗示。
What the boss said at the meeting carried an obvious hint.
尽管有这么明显的暗示，他还是完全没有察觉到危险。
Despite such an obvious hint, he still remained completely oblivious to the danger.
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Example
他已经给了你这么明显的暗示，你怎么还没明白？
He already gave you such an obvious hint; how do you still not understand?
老板在会议上说的那番话带有明显的暗示。
What the boss said at the meeting carried an obvious hint.
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