Definitions
- 1. riddle
- 2. conundrum
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Word relationships
Related words
4 itemsriddle
谜语 is a compound; 谜 alone also means 'riddle' and appears in words like 字谜 (character riddle) or 灯谜 (lantern riddle).
answer to a riddle
谜底 is the answer or solution to a 谜语.
letter puzzle
字谜 is a specific type of riddle about Chinese characters.
to answer a riddle
猜谜 means 'to guess riddles', often used in the phrase 猜谜语.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 谜语 (a riddle to be solved) with 秘密 (a secret); the characters differ despite similar pronunciation.
Example Sentences
1 shown这个 谜语 很难猜。
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