给出暗示 (gěichū ànshì) - to give a hint
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a verb-object phrase composed of the resultative/directional compound verb 给出 (gěichū, 'to give out') and the noun 暗示 (ànshì, 'hint/implication'). The target of the hint is typically introduced earlier in the sentence using prepositions such as 向 (xiàng) or 给 (gěi). It functions transitively or as a complete predicate phrase in both spoken and written Chinese.
Sample sentences
我已经向他给出了暗示，但他似乎还是没有明白。
I have already dropped hints to him, but he still doesn't seem to understand.
老师给出了暗示，帮助学生们解开了那道难题。
The teacher gave a hint to help the students solve the difficult problem.
如果她对你有好感，通常会给出一些微妙的暗示。
If she likes you, she will usually drop some subtle hints.
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Example
我已经向他给出了暗示，但他似乎还是没有明白。
I have already dropped hints to him, but he still doesn't seem to understand.
老师给出了暗示，帮助学生们解开了那道难题。
The teacher gave a hint to help the students solve the difficult problem.
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