隐情 yǐnqíng something one wishes to keep secret
something one wishes to keep secret; ulterior motive; a subject best avoided
How to remember 隐情: 隐 to hide + 情 feeling = something one wishes to keep secret.
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How it is used
- An undisclosed reason / secret one wishes to hide - 他的辞职另有隐情 (tā de cízhí lìng yǒu yǐnqíng) there's a hidden reason behind his resignation.
- Implies a private circumstance or motive kept from others; pairs with 另有隐情, 难言的隐情.
- Neutral-to-sympathetic; contrast 阴谋 (a malicious plot) - 隐情 is simply a concealed backstory or difficulty.