Definition
隐约 describes something that is faintly perceived — just barely seen, heard, or remembered. It differs from 模糊 (vague/blurry, like a photo out of focus) and 微弱 (weak/feeble, like a faint sound or light) in that 隐约 emphasizes the perception being just at the edge of clarity, often of something distant or partially hidden.
adjective
vaguefaintindistinct
Easily confused
- 音乐yīn yuèsound-alikemusic
Examples
- 隐约。Wǒ yǐn yuē jìde xiǎoshíhou fāshēng guò zhè jiàn shì.I vaguely remember this incident happening when I was a child.
- 隐约。Yuǎn chù chuán lái yǐn yuē de qín shēng.The faint sound of a zither came from afar.
- 隐约。Tā liǎn shàng lù chū yǐn yuē de xiàoróng.A faint smile appeared on his face.
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