授意 (shòu yì) — to suggest or hint (to someone) to do something…

Definition

A formal verb meaning to give someone a subtle, often unspoken hint or instruction to do something — typically from a superior. The action is covert, not an open request.

verb

to suggest or hint (to someone) to do something, often indirectly or secretly

Examples

授意。
Lǎo bǎn shòu yì tā qù zuò zhè jiàn shì.
The boss hinted for him to do this task.
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Jīng lǐ yǐ jīng shòu guò yì le, ràng wǒ men kāi shǐ zhǔn bèi.
The manager has already given the hint; let's start preparing.
授意。
Zhè jiàn shì shì yǒu rén shòu yì tā zuò de.
This matter was done by someone hinting to him.