"read between the lines" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 从字里行间读出

Definition

理解隐藏的意思，而不是只看表面写的或说的话。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式表达，常用于口语和书面语。通常指有人不直接说出真实意思而需要你自己领会。语境和语气很重要，可能表达出细心或者怀疑。

Examples

Sometimes you need to read between the lines to understand what he really means.

有时候你需要**从字里行间读出**他真正的意思。

If you read between the lines, you will see she is worried.

如果你**从字里行间读出**，会发现她很担心。

Parents often have to read between the lines when talking to their teenagers.

父母在和青少年说话时常常要**从字里行间读出**。

The letter sounded positive, but if you read between the lines, there's a lot of doubt.

这封信看起来很正面，但如果你**从字里行间读出**，其实有很多疑虑。

When she said she was 'fine', I tried to read between the lines.

她说“没事”的时候，我试图**从字里行间读出**真正意思。

You have to read between the lines to catch what the boss really wants.

你得**从字里行间读出**老板真正想要什么。