谜底 mídǐ answer to a riddle
How to remember 谜底: 谜 riddle + 底 bottom = answer to a riddle.
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How it is used
- The answer to a riddle; figuratively, the solution to a mystery - 揭开谜底 (jiēkāi mídǐ) to reveal the answer.
- 底 (dǐ) = the bottom/underlying truth. The riddle/question side is 谜面 (mímiàn).
- Figurative: 事情的谜底 (the truth behind the matter).