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暗号
ànhào
Description
暗号是一种秘密的信息或符号，只有知道的人才能明白。
"暗号" is a secret message or symbol that only those who know it can understand.
我们用手机的时候，也常常需要输入密码，这和暗号很像。
When we use our phones, we often need to enter a password, which is very similar to "暗号".
Meanings
暗号ànhào
secret code or signal
我们约好用一个暗号见面。
We agreed to meet using a secret code.
暗号ànhào
cipher; encrypted message
这封信是用暗号写的。
This letter is written in code.
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Notes
- Etymology
暗 (secret/hidden) + 号 (sign/signal), literally 'hidden signal'.
- Nuance
暗号 is a secret sign between people; 密码 is a password for access.
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