奥秘 (ào mì) — profound mystery; deep secret (of nature, the universe, etc.)
Definition
奥秘 refers to profound, unfathomable mysteries — especially of nature, the universe, or life — rather than hidden information. Unlike 秘密 (a hidden fact or secret) or 神秘 (a mysterious quality), it emphasizes depth and incomprehensibility.
noun
profound mysterydeep secret (of nature, the universe, etc.)
Examples
- 奥秘。Kē xué jiā men yì zhí zài tàn suǒ shēng mìng de ào mì.Scientists have been exploring the mysteries of life.
- 奥秘。Zhè běn shū jiē shì le gǔ dài wén míng de ào mì.This book reveals the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
- 奥秘。Rén lèi duì yǔ zhòu de ào mì chōng mǎn le hào qí.Humans are full of curiosity about the mysteries of the universe.
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