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暗示

ànshì

to hint; to suggest

HSK 6

Pronunciation

暗àn4

Fourth tone: falling

示shì4

Fourth tone: falling

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Usage in this example

Used as a verb meaning to hint or imply indirectly, like suggesting someone should resign or indicating one's true intention.

Example sentence

他暗示我应该辞职。

tā ànshì wǒ yīnggāi cízhí.

He hinted that I should resign.

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