疑义 (yí yì) — doubtful point; questionable element; (in negative) no doubt
Definition
A formal written term for a 'doubtful point' or 'point in question,' almost always used in negative constructions like 毫无疑义 ('no doubt'). It is the noun-form counterpart to 怀疑 — use it in legal, academic, or official writing, not everyday speech.
noun
doubtful pointquestionable element(in negative) no doubt
Examples
- ，。Duì cǐ jié lùn, wǒ men háo wú yí yì.We have no doubt about this conclusion.
- 疑义。Hé tong zhōng hái yǒu jǐ chù yí yì xū yào chéng qīng.There are still a few doubtful points in the contract that need clarification.
- 。Tā de fā yán lìng rén háo wú yí yì.His speech left no room for doubt.
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