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隐约
yǐnyuē
Description
“隐约”的意思是看得不太清楚，或者听得不太清楚。
"隐约" means something that is not seen or heard clearly.
东西又远又模糊的时候，我们常常用这个词。
We often use "隐约" when something is far away and blurry.
Meanings
隐约yǐnyuē
faint; indistinct; vague
我隐约听到了一点音乐声。
I faintly heard some music.
隐约yǐnyuē
dim; hazy; barely visible
远处的山看起来很隐约。
The distant mountains look vague.
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Notes
- Etymology
隐 means hidden and 约 means indistinct; together they describe something faint or unclear.
- Nuance
often used with senses like seeing or hearing something faintly, as in 隐约看到/听到.
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