Word: 潜移默化 (qiányímòhuà) Traditional: 潛移默化 潜移默化 dictionary entry qiányímòhuà imperceptible influence; to influence secretly Full dictionary entry for 潜移默化 Example sentences using 潜移默化 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她潜移默化地影响着我。 Tā qiányímòhuà de yǐngxiǎngzhe wǒ. She influences me in subtle ways without my noticing. 环境的影响是潜移默化的。 Huánjìng de yǐngxiǎng shì qiányímòhuà de. The influence of one's environment is subtle and gradual.