English–Chinese
“faintly” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǐn yuē
Example
月光下，山影隐约可见。yuè guāng xià shān yǐng yǐn yuē kě jiàn
In the moonlight, the mountain's shadow is faintly visible.
How to say “faintly” in Chinese
“Faintly” in Chinese is 隐约 (yǐn yuē).
A blurred outline or quiet signal reaches awareness through a veil but never becomes fully distinct.
Example sentences with 隐约
远处隐约传来钟声。yuǎn chù yǐn yuē chuán lái zhōng shēng
The sound of a bell can be faintly heard from far away.
Tips for using 隐约
- This adverb applies to sights, sounds, smells, and memories, so it helps express a partial impression across several everyday situations rather than only poor visibility.