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“unspoken understanding” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmò qì

Example

我们之间有默契。wǒ men zhī jiān yǒu mò qì

There is an unspoken understanding between us.

Illustration for 默契 (unspoken understanding)

How to say “unspoken understanding” in Chinese

“Unspoken understanding” in Chinese is 默契 (mò qì).

A quiet connection keeps two or more people aligned in their actions, choices, or reactions.

Full entry for 默契: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 默契

两人合作多年,已经形成了默契。liǎng rén hé zuò duō nián yǐ jīng xíng chéng le mò qì

The two have worked together for years and have developed an unspoken understanding.

Tips for using 默契

  • It can describe both practiced teamwork and a quick response that develops between people, so it is not limited to a formal plan.

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