寓意 yùyì moral (of a story)
moral (of a story); lesson to be learned; implication; message; import; metaphorical meaning
How to remember 寓意: 寓 residence + 意 idea = moral (of a story).
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How it is used
- The implied/symbolic meaning behind something - 这幅画的寓意是团圆 (zhè fú huà de yùyì shì tuányuán) the painting symbolizes reunion.
- Points to a hidden message in art, a name, a gift, or a story; contrast 意思 (yìsi), the plain literal meaning.
- Common in 寓意深刻 (yùyì shēnkè, deeply meaningful) and when explaining auspicious symbols.