忘言
wàng​yán

to grasp the meaning without words

  • created sense approved 忘言 · wàng​yán · to grasp the meaning without words — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    忘言

    wàng​yán

    to grasp the meaning without words

    (literary) to reach a state of understanding where words are no longer necessary, especially regarding deep truths or insights

    忘 (literal) → 忘 · wàng · to forget 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech

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  • created sense approved 忘言 · wàng​yán · tacit understanding between friends — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    忘言

    wàng​yán

    tacit understanding between friends

    (literary) to have a deep mutual connection or bond that does not require verbal expression, often used to describe close friendships

    忘 (literal) → 忘 · wàng · to forget 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech

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