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Expressing "indirect" with 间接 (jiànjiē)
Structure
Subject + 间接 + Verb
Explanation
间接 (jiànjiē) is an adjective or adverb meaning "indirect" or "indirectly." It describes something that is not direct or straightforward, acting through an intermediary or in a roundabout way. It contrasts with 直接 (zhíjiē), meaning "direct." For example, a diplomat might 间接 warn another country.
Examples
他间接地表达了对这个方案的不满。
Tā jiànjiē de biǎodá le duì zhège fāng'àn de bùmǎn.
He indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction with this plan.
吸烟不仅伤害自己，还会间接影响家人的健康。
Xīyān bùjǐn shānghài zìjǐ, hái huì jiànjiē yǐngxiǎng jiārén de jiànkāng.
Smoking not only harms yourself but also indirectly affects your family's health.
这件事跟他没有直接关系，但有间接关系。
Zhè jiàn shì gēn tā méiyǒu zhíjiē guānxì, dàn yǒu jiànjiē guānxì.
This matter has no direct connection to him, but there is an indirect connection.