玄机

xuán jī

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. profound theory (in Daoism and Buddhism)
2. mysterious principles

Word relationships

Related words

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• 谜团 mí tuán 谜团 mí tuán riddle 谜团 refers to a mystery or enigma, often implying something to be solved, while 玄机 suggests a deeper cosmic principle.: riddle
• 真谛 zhēn dì 真谛 zhēn dì the real meaning 真谛 is the true essence or meaning, often used in philosophy; 玄机 emphasizes the mysterious nature of that essence.: the real meaning
• 禅机 chán jī 禅机 chán jī Buddhist allegorical word or gesture; subtleties of Buddhist doctrine 禅机 specifically denotes the subtle logic or key point in Zen Buddhism, a subset of 玄机.: Buddhist allegorical word or gesture; subtleties of Buddhist doctrine

Synonyms

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• 奥秘 ào mì 奥秘 ào mì secret Both refer to mysterious or profound principles.: secret

Usage notes

Common mistakes

玄机 is often misused as a general synonym for 'secret' or 'mystery' in everyday contexts; it carries a scholarly, philosophical tone and is mostly limited to Daoist, Buddhist, or abstruse discussions.

Formality

玄机 is a formal, literary word seldom used in casual speech. In everyday language, prefer 奥秘 or 谜团 when talking about mysteries.

Example Sentences

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这本书揭示了宇宙的 玄机 。

This book reveals the profound mysteries of the universe.

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Child Words of 玄机

• 玄 玄 xuán: black
• 机 机 jī: (bound form) machine; mechanism