Definition
疑义 is a formal noun meaning 'doubtful point' or 'questionable element'. It most commonly appears in the negative pattern 毫无疑义 (háo wú yíyì, 'without any doubt'), equivalent to 'it goes without saying'. Outside this fixed expression, it can refer to specific points of doubt or ambiguity in a text, argument, or situation.
n.
doubtful pointquestionable element(in negative) no doubt
Examples
- ，。Duì cǐ jiélùn, wǒmen háo wú yí yì.We have no doubt about this conclusion.
- 疑义。Hétóng zhōng hái yǒu jǐ chù yí yì xūyào chéngqīng.There are still a few doubtful points in the contract that need clarification.
- 。Tā de fāyán lìng rén háo wú yí yì.His speech left no room for doubt.
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