implied meaning; reading between the lines; implication
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the meaning implied but not explicitly stated in one's words; implication; reading between the lines
Often used in the context of understanding someone's true intention behind their words. Commonly paired with verbs like 听 (to listen), 明白 (to understand), or 含有 (to contain).
Tā他
shuō说
le了
hěn很
duō多
，
dàn但
wǒ我
míng明
bai白
tā他
de的
yán言
wài外
zhī之
yì意
shì是
bù不
tóng同
yì意
。
He said a lot, but I understood that his implied meaning was disagreement.
Tīng听
dǒng懂
yán言
wài外
zhī之
yì意
zài在
shāng商
wù务
tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
fēi非
cháng常
zhòng重
yào要
。
Understanding the implied meaning is very important in business negotiations.
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Tā她
de的
huà话
li里
yǒu有
yán言
wài外
zhī之
yì意
，
àn暗
shì示
wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
lí离
kāi开
le了
。
There was an implication in her words suggesting that we should leave.