xiàn suǒ
clue
The Chinese word '线索' is used to refer to any information or evidence that helps in problem solving or in finding out the truth, just like the English word 'clue'. It is often used in detective novels, mystery movies, and legal contexts.
Nǐ yǒu qítā xiànsuǒ ma?
Do you have other clues?
This sentence is asking if the listener possesses additional clues to a certain matter.
Wǒ xūyào gèngduō de xiànsuǒ cáinéng jiějué zhège wèntí.
I need more clues to solve this issue.
This sentence is expressing the need for more clues to resolve a problem.
Zhè xiànsuǒ hěn zhòngyào.
This clue is very important.
In this sentence, the importance of a certain clue is being emphasized.
Wǒ zhǎodào xīn de xiànsuǒ le.
I've found a new clue.
This sentence means one has found a new clue.
Zhè xiànsuǒ tài móhúle.
This clue is too vague.
This sentence implies that a specific clue is unclear or confusing.
Zhè xiànsuǒ duì wǒ bāngzhù hěn dà.
This clue is very helpful to me.
This phrase indicates that a certain clue has provided significant help.
Zhègè xīn xiànsuǒ kěnéng gǎibiàn wǒmen de jìhuà.
This new clue might change our plan.
This phrase means that a new clue could potentially alter the current plan.
Zhègè xiànsuǒ shì yīgè sǐhútòng.
This clue is a dead end.
This phrase means that a certain clue has led to no progress or solution.
Nǐ fāxiàn zhège xiànsuǒ duōjiǔle?
How long ago did you discover this clue?
This sentence is asking the listener about the time they found a certain clue.
Qǐng bùyào hūshì zhège xiànsuǒ!
Please do not overlook this clue!
This phrase urges the listener not to ignore a specific clue.