隐约

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"隐约" describes something that is faint, indistinct, or barely perceptible. It often refers to sensory experiences like sounds, lights, or feelings that are not clear or sharply defined.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "隐约" used to describe vague perceptions, such as faint sounds (隐约声音), dim lights (隐约), or unclear feelings (隐约感觉).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 隐约感觉 (vague feeling): used when someone senses something but cannot be sure.
  • 隐约 (vaguely see): when the sight is unclear or blurred.
  • 隐约 (faintly hear): for sounds that are not loud or distinct.

Nuances

Using "隐约" implies that the perception is not strong or clear, often creating a mysterious or uncertain atmosphere. It is more poetic and descriptive than simply saying "模糊" (blurry).

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "隐约" with "模糊". While both mean unclear, "隐约" often carries a sense of faintness or subtlety, whereas "模糊" can mean blurry or indistinct in a more general sense.

Example Sentences

Faint music can be heard from afar.

He vaguely felt that someone was following him.

Dim light faintly shines through the curtains into the room.