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暗示 (àn shì): to hint, to imply

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to hint, to imply
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to hint
  • to suggest
  • hint
  • suggestion

Chinese explanation

  • 用含蓄的话或动作间接表达意思,不直接说出
  • 也指不明确说出的提示,让对方自己去领会。例如:他暗示我该走了。

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HSK 5

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Example sentences

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She kept looking at her watch, hinting that we should leave.

,。

The manager didn't criticize him directly, but hinted that he hadn't been working hard enough recently.

,。

He hinted that he knew the inside story but was unwilling to say more on the phone.

,。

The teacher hinted with her eyes that I shouldn't interrupt, so I immediately shut my mouth.

,,。

He tactfully hinted that if the price were a little lower, he would be willing to sign the contract.

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