暗示 (àn shì) — to hint, to suggest
Definition
暗示 means to hint indirectly, leaving the meaning unsaid. Unlike 建议 or 提议, which make an open suggestion, 暗示 is covert — the listener has to infer it. 示意 is a non-verbal signal, while 暗示 can be verbal or through tone.
verb
to hintto suggest
Examples
- 暗示。Tā àn shì zì jǐ bù xǐ huan zhè ge jì huà.He hinted that he doesn't like this plan.
- 暗示？Nǐ néng àn shì yí xià gāi zěn me zuò ma?Can you hint at how to do it?
- 暗示。Lǎo shī àn shì wǒ men kǎo shì huì hěn nán.The teacher suggested that the exam would be very difficult.
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