meaning; implication; flavor; interest
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
implied meaning; connotation; subtle sense
Often used to describe hidden or suggestive meanings in speech, writing, or artistic works. Commonly appears in set phrases such as 意味深长.
Tā他
de的
huà话
lǐ里
hán含
yǒu有
fěng讽
cì刺
yì意
wèi味
。
His words contained a hint of sarcasm.
Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
yì意
wèi味
shēn深
cháng长
，
zhí值
dé得
fǎn反
fù复
pǐn品
dú读
。
This poem is profound in meaning and worth savoring repeatedly.
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Lǎo老
bǎn板
de的
wēi微
xiào笑
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
zhǒng种
tè特
shū殊
de的
yì意
wèi味
。
There was a special meaning behind the boss's smile.
noun
interest; flavor; mood; artistic charm
Describes the aesthetic quality, atmosphere, or appeal of literature, art, environments, or experiences. Often used in phrases like 意味无穷.
Zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
fù富
yú于
wén文
xué学
yì意
wèi味
。
This work is rich in literary flavor.
Xiāng乡
cūn村
shēng生
huó活
lìng别
yǒu有
yī一
fān番
yì意
wèi味
。
Country life has a distinctive charm of its own.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
yì意
wèi味
hěn很
shēn深
。
This painting has a deep artistic conception.
Zhè这
gè个
gù故
shi事
dú读
lái来
yì意
wèi味
wú无
qióng穷
。
This story offers endless enjoyment upon reading.