含义 hányì meaning (implicit in a phrase)
meaning (implicit in a phrase); implied meaning; hidden meaning; hint; connotation
怎么记住“含义”: 含 to hold in the mouth + 义 right conduct = meaning (implicit in a phrase).
汉字
用法
- The implied or deeper meaning behind words - 这句话的含义 (zhè jù huà de hányì) the meaning behind this remark.
- Contrast 意思 (yìsi, the plain surface meaning): 含义 hints at connotation, subtext, what's implied.
- Also written 涵义.
例句
- 这个词有两种含义。 Zhège cíyǒu liǎngzhǒng hányì.This word has two meanings.