Word: 言外之意 (yánwàizhīyì) 言外之意 dictionary entry yánwàizhīyì unspoken implication Full dictionary entry for 言外之意 Example sentences using 言外之意 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他说太贵，言外之意是不买。 Tā shuō tài guì, yánwàizhīyì shì bù mǎi. He said it was too expensive, which implied he wouldn't buy it. 你听得出她的言外之意吗？ Nǐ tīng déchū tā de yánwàizhīyì ma? Can you pick up on what she really meant?