暗
示

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The word "暗示" is formed by combining the character "暗", which means dark or hidden, with the character "示", which means to show or indicate; together they literally convey the concept of showing something in a concealed way, resulting in the meaning of hint or imply.

Example Sentences Hide

他给了我一个暗示。

Tā gěi le wǒ yīgè ànshì.

He gave me a hint.

妈妈用眼神暗示我安静。

Māma yòng yǎnshén ànshì wǒ ānjìng.

Mom used her eyes to hint at me to be quiet.

他的沉默暗示着不满。

Tā de chénmò ànshìzhe bùmǎn.

His silence implies dissatisfaction.

老师没有直接批评，而是暗示我们需要改进。

Lǎoshī méiyǒu zhíjiē pīpíng, érshì ànshì wǒmen xūyào gǎijìn.

The teacher didn't criticize directly, but hinted that we need to improve.

尽管他没有明说，但各种迹象都暗示着这个项目可能会失败。

Jǐnguǎn tā méiyǒu míng shuō, dàn gè zhǒng jìxiàng dōu ànshìzhe zhège xiàngmù kěnéng huì shībài.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, all signs hint that this project might fail.

Word Definition - 暗示

àn shì to hint; to suggest; hint; suggestion

Individual Character Details

暗 àn, àn, àn
示 shì