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Expressing 'indirectly' with 间接 (jiànjiē)
Manner & Method
Structure
间接 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 间接 (jiànjiē) means 'indirectly,' describing something that happens through an intermediary rather than in a direct manner. It is the opposite of 直接 (zhíjiē, 'directly') and is used in formal and analytical contexts. Place 间接 before the verb it modifies.
Examples
这件事间接影响了整个团队的计划。
zhè jiàn shì jiānjiē yǐngxiǎng le zhěnggè tuánduì de jìhuà.
This matter indirectly affected the entire team's plans.
吸烟会间接损害家人的健康。
xīyān huì jiānjiē sǔnhài jiārén de jiànkāng.
Smoking indirectly harms the health of family members.
他间接地表达了自己的不满。
tā jiānjiē de biǎodá le zìjǐ de bùmǎn.
He indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction.