阴谋

The Chinese word 阴谋 (yīnmóu) is composed of two characters: 阴 (yīn) and 谋 (móu). The character 阴 originally meant "the shady side of a hill" or "the north side of a mountain", and later came to mean "dark", "hidden", or "secret". The character 谋 means "to plan" or "to scheme". Together, the two characters 阴谋 mean "a secret plan" or "a conspiracy".The word 阴谋 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is often used in a negative sense, to refer to a plan that is harmful or illegal. For example, the phrase 阴谋颠覆国家 (yīnmóu diānfù guójiā) means "a conspiracy to overthrow the state". However, the word 阴谋 can also be used in a positive sense, to refer to a plan that is clever or ingenious. For example, the phrase 阴谋诡计 (yīnmóu guǐjì) means "a clever plan".The word 阴谋 is a common word in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage.