- 隐隐约约 yǐnyǐnyuēyuē vagueindistinct; faint; appearing or sounding in a way that is not clear or sharp
- 隐隐作痛 yǐnyǐnzuòtòng to ache dullyto feel a dull or slight pain
- 小隐隐于林，大隐隐于市 xiǎoyǐnyǐnyúlíndàyǐnyǐnyúshì the true recluse lives in the cityAn ordinary hermit lives in the seclusion of the woods, while a true recluse remains detached and solitary even while living in the heart of a city.
- 小隐隐于野，大隐隐于市 xiǎoyǐnyǐnyúyědàyǐnyǐnyúshì the lesser hermit hides in the wild; the greater hermit hides in the cityan ordinary hermit lives in seclusion in the wild, but a true recluse remains anonymous in the middle of a city; suggests that true peace of mind is found within oneself, regardless of the environment
- 隐隐绰绰 yǐnyǐnchuòchuò faintindistinct; faint; barely visible or audible
