玄机 xuánjī profound theory (in Daoism and Buddhism)
profound theory (in Daoism and Buddhism); mysterious principles
How to remember 玄机: 玄 deep + 机 machine = profound theory (in Daoism and Buddhism).
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How it is used
- A hidden secret or profound underlying principle - 其中大有玄机 (qízhōng dà yǒu xuánjī) there's a deep secret in it.
- Rooted in Daoist/Buddhist mysticism but common figuratively: 话里有玄机 (huà lǐ yǒu xuánjī) there's a hidden meaning in his words.
- Literary and slightly mysterious in tone; pairs with 暗藏 (àncáng, to conceal) and 参透 (cāntòu, to see through).