Definition
寓意 (yùyì) is a noun meaning the implied meaning, moral, or deeper message of a story, fable, or artwork. Unlike 含义 (hányì), which is a neutral 'meaning' of any word or statement, 寓意 specifically refers to a symbolic or instructive takeaway — the lesson a fable teaches. 内涵 (nèihán) is broader, covering the inner substance of a person or concept, not just a story's moral.
noun
implied meaningmoral (of a story)message
Easily confused
- 予以yǔ yǐsound-aliketo grant, to give (formal; used with abstract nouns such as support, assistance, consideration)
- 雨衣yǔ yīsound-alikeraincoat
Examples
- 寓意。Zhège yùyán yù yì shēnkè.This fable has a profound moral.
- 寓意。Dú dǒng le zuòpǐn yù yì cái suàn zhēnzhèng lǐjiě.Only by grasping the work's implied meaning can you truly understand it.
- 寓意，。Tā huà lǐ yǒu yù yì, nǐ yào zǐxì tǐhuì.His words carry a message; you need to ponder them carefully.
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