设言托意 — “Set forth words to convey meaning/intention”
设言托意 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express one's thoughts or intentions through words, often subtly or indirectly; to convey one's sentiments implicitly”. Literally, “Set forth words to convey meaning/intention”.
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What does 设言托意 mean?
设言托意 (shè yán tuō yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express one's thoughts or intentions through words, often subtly or indirectly; to convey one's sentiments implicitly”.
How do you pronounce 设言托意?
设言托意 is pronounced shè yán tuō yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 设言托意 literally mean?
Literally, 设言托意 means “Set forth words to convey meaning/intention”. It is used to mean “to express one's thoughts or intentions through words, often subtly or indirectly; to convey one's sentiments implicitly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 设言托意?
托：寄托。用言语寄寓心意