含义
hányì
meaning, implication
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 这个词背后有更深的含义。There is a deeper meaning behind this word.
- 请解释一下这句话的含义。Please explain the meaning of this sentence.
Collocations
深刻含义真正含义象征含义字面含义
Mnemonic
含 hán "to contain" + 义 yì "meaning": the meaning contained within words, i.e. implication, connotation. Contrast 意思: 含义 is the implied, deeper sense; 意思 is the general meaning (more colloquial).
Related
意思意义内涵寓意
Quick check
What is a difference between 含义 and 意思?