阴谋 (yīn móu) — (verb) to conspire; to plot; (noun) conspiracy; plot
Definition
阴谋 (yīnmóu) is a negative, secret scheme — narrower than 谋划 (which can be neutral planning) and more hostile than 策划. Use it for hidden plots to do harm, not neutral storylines (情节).
verb
to conspireto plot
noun
conspiracyplot
Examples
- 阴谋。Tā men yīn móu tuī fān xiàn zhèng fǔ.They conspired to overthrow the current government.
- 阴谋。Zhè chǎng yīn móu zuì zhōng bèi cuò bài le.This conspiracy was ultimately thwarted.
- 阴谋？Nǐ xiāng xìn zhè shì yí gè guó jì yīn móu ma?Do you believe this is an international conspiracy?
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