ji4 wan4疑雲疑云
Jyutpingji4 wan4
Yaleyìh wàhn
Definition
An uncertain or suspicious situation; clouds of suspicion.
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How it's used
Often used in news headlines or formal reports to describe situations where there is a lack of clarity or suspicion surrounding a person or event. It carries a slightly dramatic or journalistic tone, suggesting that the truth is currently obscured by rumors or unanswered questions.
Examples
This news story has caused widespread speculation throughout the city.
What kind of uncertainty is there between them?
Related words
Common phrases
to be mired in suspicion
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple personal doubt or a lack of knowledge, as it implies a broader, often public or collective sense of suspicion or mystery.
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Grammar guides
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