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脉络
màiluò
Description
“脉络”本来是身体里血管的意思，但现在常用来说一件事情或一篇文章的思路和顺序。
"脉络" originally means blood vessels in the body, but now it is often used to refer to the train of thought and order of an event or an article.
如果你能看清事情的脉络，就更容易理解它。
If you can see the脉络 of a matter clearly, it is easier to understand it.
Meanings
脉络màiluò
thread of thought; logical sequence or structure
这篇文章的脉络很清楚。
The structure of this article is very clear.
脉络màiluò
vein or vascular system in the body or plants
叶子上的脉络看得很清楚。
The veins on the leaf are clearly visible.
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Notes
- Etymology
脉 (vein/pulse) + 络 (network); literally the network of veins, extended to logical flow.
- Nuance
often used for the structure of writing, history, or events, not only body veins.
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