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悬念
xuánniàn
Description
“悬念”是指故事里让人一直想知道结果的紧张感觉。
"悬念" refers to the tense feeling in a story that makes people eager to know the outcome.
看电影或读小说的时候，好的悬念会让你很想继续看下去。
When watching a movie or reading a novel, good "悬念" makes you want to keep going.
Meanings
悬念xuánniàn
suspense; anxious curiosity about an outcome
这部电影的悬念很强，我一直很紧张。
This movie is very suspenseful; I was nervous the whole time.
悬念xuánniàn
to worry about or keep thinking of someone
你在外面要小心，别让家里人悬念。
Be careful outside; don't make your family anxious.
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Notes
- Etymology
悬 'hang/suspend' + 念 'thought', literally a thought left hanging.
- Nuance
The suspense sense is far more common today, especially in film and literature contexts.
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