Definition
暗示 (àn shì) means 'to hint' — to express something indirectly without stating it outright. Unlike 提示 (tí shì), which is a direct reminder or prompt, 暗示 is subtle and often relies on context or implication. 示意 (shì yì) is similar but typically involves non-verbal signals like gestures.
verb
to hintto suggest
Easily confused
- 按时àn shísound-alikeon time, on schedule
Examples
- 暗示。Tā àn shì zìjǐ bù xǐhuan zhège jìhuà.He hinted that he doesn't like this plan.
- 暗示？Nǐ néng àn shì yíxià gāi zěnme zuò ma?Can you hint at how to do it?
- 暗示。Lǎoshī àn shì wǒmen kǎoshì huì hěn nán.The teacher suggested that the exam would be very difficult.
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