Definition
会意 (huì yì) means to understand something implicitly, often from a subtle hint or gesture, without needing explicit explanation. It is used for 'catching on' or 'cottoning on' to someone's unspoken meaning in everyday conversation.
verb
to understand implicitlyto catch onto cotton on
Easily confused
- 会议huì yìsound-alikemeeting, conference
- 回忆huí yìsound-aliketo recall, to remember
Examples
- ，会意。Tā huà shuō dào yí bàn, wǒ jiù huì yì le.He said half a sentence, and I already caught on.
- ，会意。Nǐ bú yòng jiěshì, wǒ yǐjīng huì yì le.You don't need to explain; I already understand.
- ，会意。Tā wēiwēi yí xiào, wǒ mǎshàng huì yì le tā de yìsi.She gave a faint smile, and I immediately understood her meaning.
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