insinuate; allude; hint
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to insinuate; to allude to indirectly; to hint at covertly
Often used in contexts of criticism or commentary where direct accusation is avoided. Carries a slightly negative connotation of indirectness.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
yǐn隐
shè射
le了
dāng当
qián前
de的
shè社
huì会
wèn问
tí题
。
This article alludes to current social problems.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
zài在
jiǎng讲
huà话
zhōng中
yǐn隐
shè射
tóng同
shì事
。
He always insinuates colleagues in his speeches.
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Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
yǐn隐
shè射
le了
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
de的
mǒu某
gè个
shì事
jiàn件
。
This film alludes to a certain historical event.
Nǐ你
bú不
yào要
zǒng总
shì是
yǐn隐
shè射
bié别
rén人
，
yǒu有
huà话
zhí直
shuō说
。
Don't always insinuate others; speak directly if you have something to say.