Chinese
yīsī
Meaning: a trace; a hint; a tiny bit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

她的臉上露出了一絲尷尬的表情。
她的脸上露出了一丝尴尬的表情。
A hint of embarrassment appeared on her face.
在黑暗的洞穴裡,他感到一絲恐懼。
In the dark cave, he felt a bit of fear.
哪怕只有一絲希望,我們也不能放棄。
Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we cannot give up.
她的眼神中流露出一絲憂慮。
A hint of worry showed in her eyes.
他臉上顯現出一絲不悅的神情。
A trace of displeasure appeared on his face.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a very small amount or a faint trace of something, often an emotion or a quality.

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