暗含 (àn hán) — to imply, to contain implicitly
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to imply, to contain implicitly' — the meaning is hidden inside the words, not stated openly. Common in writing, less so in casual speech.
verb
to implyto contain implicitly
Examples
- 暗含？Tā de huà àn hán zhe shén me yì si?What does his words imply?
- 暗含。Zhè ge jué dìng àn hán zhe hěn dà de fēng xiǎn.This decision implies great risk.
- 暗含。Tā de biǎo qíng àn hán zhe bù mǎn.His expression implies dissatisfaction.
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