Definition
疑云 is a metaphorical noun meaning 'clouds of doubt' — a vivid expression used when suspicion or uncertainty hangs over a situation, like a dark cloud. It's common in written Chinese, news, and literary contexts, often appearing in phrases like 心头疑云 ('a cloud of doubt in one's mind') or 疑云重重 ('thick with suspicion').
n.
suspicionsmisgivings (lit. 'cloud of doubt')
Examples
- 疑云。Tā xīnzhōng de yí yún yīzhí wúfǎ xiāosàn.The cloud of doubt in his heart never dissipated.
- 疑云。Zhè cì shìjiàn ràng gōngsī lǒngzhào zài yì céng yí yún zhī zhōng.This incident enveloped the company in a layer of suspicion.
- ，疑云。Miànduì tā de jiěshì, dàjiā réng yǒu yí yún.Despite his explanation, everyone still had misgivings.
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