inner meaning; connotation; implied significance
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inner meaning; implied meaning; connotation; essence
formalOften used in literary, artistic, or philosophical contexts to describe the deeper meaning, emotional resonance, or symbolic significance underlying a work, statement, or phenomenon. Distinct from literal meaning (字面意思), focusing on what is implied or felt beneath the surface.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
yì意
yùn蕴
fēi非
cháng常
fēng丰
fù富
，
zhí值
dé得
fǎn反
fù复
pǐn品
wèi味
。
This painting is extremely rich in connotation and worth savoring repeatedly.
Fǎn反
fù复
zhuó琢
mó磨
，
cái才
néng能
lǐng领
huì会
zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
de的
shēn深
céng层
yì意
yùn蕴
。
Only through repeated contemplation can one grasp the deep underlying meaning of this poem.
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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
yǒu有
zhe着
shēn深
kè刻
de的
shè社
huì会
yì意
yùn蕴
。
This novel possesses profound social implications.