Definition
含义 (hán yì) refers to the implied or hidden meaning of words, gestures, or symbols—what is suggested but not stated directly. It differs from 意义 (yì yì), which is broader (significance/importance), and from 内涵 (nèi hán), which emphasizes deeper connotation or inner substance. 寓意 (yù yì) is specifically the moral or message of a story.
noun
implied meaninghidden meaningconnotationsignificance
Examples
- 含义。Zhège shǒushì zài bùtóng wénhuà zhōng yǒu bùtóng de hán yì.This gesture has different meanings in different cultures.
- 含义，。Tā shuō de nà jù huà hán yì hěn shēn, nǐ yào zǐxì xiǎngxiang.The implication of what he said is very deep; you need to think carefully.
- 含义？Zhè shǒu shī de xiàngzhēng hán yì shì shénme?What is the symbolic meaning of this poem?
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