Chinese
zìlǐhángjiān
Meaning: between the lines; implied in the text
Part of Speech: Noun, Idiom

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Example sentences

他的這封家書中,字裡行間都流露出了對故鄉的思念。
他的这封家书中,字里行间都流露出了对故乡的思念。
In his letter home, a deep longing for his hometown was revealed between the lines.
這位詩人擅長寫古詩,字裡行間充滿了韻味。
This poet is good at writing classical poems; there is charm between the lines.

Usage Notes

Refers to the thoughts or feelings that are not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the writing.

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