Definition
隐含 (yǐnhán) means 'to imply' or 'to contain implicitly' — something is suggested or present without being stated outright. It differs from 意味着 (yìwèizhe), which is a stronger, more direct 'signify' or 'mean', and from 蕴含 (yùnhán), which describes abstract qualities being deeply imbued in something (e.g., a culture). 隐含 is often used for hidden meanings in words, decisions, or reforms.
verb
to implyto contain implicitly
Examples
- 隐含。Tā de huà yǐn hán zhe shēnkè de hányì.His words imply a deep meaning.
- 隐含。Zhè xiàng gǎigé yǐn hán hěn dà de tiǎozhàn.This reform implies great challenges.
- 隐含？Nǐ de juédìng yǐn hán le nǎxiē fēngxiǎn?What risks does your decision imply?
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