心领神会 (xīn lǐng shén huì) — to understand tacitly; to take a hint readily

Definição

A chengyu meaning to grasp a meaning instantly without it being spelled out — 'understand tacitly, take a hint.' Often used when a look, half-sentence, or gesture is enough for full comprehension.

idiom
to understand tacitlyto take a hint readily

Exemplos

  • 心领神会
    Tā men liǎ xiāng shì yí xiào, xīn lǐng shén huì, bú yòng duō shuō yí jù huà.
    The two of them exchanged a smile, understanding each other tacitly, without needing to say another word.
  • 心领神会
    Lǎo shī zhī shuō le bàn jù huà, wǒ jiù yǐ jīng xīn lǐng shén huì le.
    The teacher only said half a sentence, and I already understood tacitly.
  • 心领神会
    Tā duì wǒ shǐ le gè yǎn sè, wǒ lì kè xīn lǐng shén huì.
    He gave me a wink, and I immediately caught the hint.

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