涵义

涵義

hányì

noun HSK 7-9 #24,161

Meanings

1 meaning
2 content
3 connotation
4 implication

Characters

to contain; to encompass

meaning; significance

Examples

这个词的涵义很丰富。

Zhège cí de hányì hěn fēngfù.

This word has rich connotations.

你理解这首诗的涵义吗？

Nǐ lǐjiě zhè shǒu shī de hányì ma?

Do you understand the meaning of this poem?

Tips

usage

涵义 and 含义 (hányì) are interchangeable and both mean 'meaning/connotation.' 涵义 is slightly more formal, while 含义 is more commonly seen.

Stroke Order

涵 hán

义 yì