xián​wài​zhī​yì

implied meaning

Senses

弦外之意 xián​wài​zhī​yì implied meaning

An underlying meaning or hidden connotation implied beyond the literal words; subtext (originally referring to a meaning or feeling conveyed by music beyond the notes played)

References

synonym 弦外之意/弦外之意 言外之意/言外之意
same_as 弦外之音/弦外之音 弦外之意/弦外之意