Definition
涵义 (hán yì) refers to the deeper, implied meaning or significance of something, often used in formal or academic contexts to discuss the hidden messages in texts, actions, or concepts. It is similar to 含义 but slightly more literary. Unlike 意思 (yìsi, 'meaning' in an everyday sense), 涵义 emphasizes the underlying or metaphorical sense that requires interpretation.
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implicationconnotationdeeper meaningsignificance
Examples
- 涵义，。Zhè jù huà de hán yì hěn shēn, xūyào zǐxì sīkǎo.The implication of this sentence is very deep; it needs careful thought.
- 涵义。Wénhuà de hán yì wǎngwǎng yǐncáng zài rìcháng shēnghuó zhī zhōng.The cultural meaning is often hidden in daily life.
- 涵义。Tā de chénmò yǒu yì zhǒng tèshū de hán yì.His silence carries a special implication.
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