隐含 (yǐn hán) — to imply, to contain implicitly

Definition

隐含 (yǐn hán) means something contains an unstated meaning inside it. Unlike 意味着, which focuses on what X signifies, 隐含 emphasizes that the meaning is hidden within and not directly stated.

verb
to implyto contain implicitly

Examples

  • 隐含
    Tā de huà yǐn hán zhe shēn kè de hán yì.
    His words imply a deep meaning.
  • 隐含
    Zhè xiàng gǎi gé yǐn hán hěn dà de tiǎo zhàn.
    This reform implies great challenges.
  • 隐含
    Nǐ de jué dìng yǐn hán le nǎ xiē fēng xiǎn?
    What risks does your decision imply?

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