疑云 (yí yún) — suspicions, misgivings (lit. 'cloud of doubt')
Definition
Literary term for lingering suspicions or doubt surrounding a person or event (lit. 'cloud of doubt'). Used in writing, journalism, and formal speech — not everyday conversation.
noun
suspicionsmisgivings (lit. 'cloud of doubt')
Examples
- 疑云。Tā xīn zhōng de yí yún yì zhí wú fǎ xiāo sàn.The cloud of doubt in his heart never dissipated.
- 疑云。Zhè cì shì jiàn ràng gōng sī lǒng zhào zài yī céng yí yún zhī zhōng.This incident enveloped the company in a layer of suspicion.
- ，疑云。Miàn duì tā de jiě shì, dà jiā réng yǒu yí yún.Despite his explanation, everyone still had misgivings.
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