English–Chinese
“hint” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinàn shì
Example
这句话给了我一个暗示。zhè jù huà gěi le wǒ yí gè àn shì
This sentence gave me a hint.
How to say “hint” in Chinese
“Hint” in Chinese is 暗示 (àn shì).
A quiet signal that points toward a meaning without stating it directly.
Example sentences with 暗示
她的表情带有暗示。tā de biǎo qíng dài yǒu àn shì
Her expression contained a hint.
Tips for using 暗示
- Chinese uses the same form for the indirect message and the act of conveying it, so surrounding grammar shows whether it is a noun or a verb.