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    暗示

    Grammar & Usage

    noun, verb
    neutral

    How it works

    As a noun, it refers to a hint or suggestion. As a verb, it means to hint, suggest, or imply something indirectly. It often takes an object which is the content being hinted at, or can be used with specific prepositions like '给' (gěi) to indicate the recipient of the hint.

    Sample sentences

    他对我做了一个暗示,让我离开。

    He gave me a hint, telling me to leave.

    这些数据暗示着经济正在复苏。

    These data suggest that the economy is recovering.

    她没有明说,但语气中充满了暗示。

    She didn't say it directly, but her tone was full of insinuation.

    Quick facts

    characterMeaning:暗 (àn): dark, hidden, secret; 示 (shì): to show, to indicate, to display. Together, it conveys the idea of 'showing secretly' or 'indicating indirectly'.

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    Example

    他对我做了一个暗示,让我离开。

    He gave me a hint, telling me to leave.

    这些数据暗示着经济正在复苏。

    These data suggest that the economy is recovering.

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