This is the 7243rd most frequent Chinese word.
线索
Clue; hint; trail.
Here, '线索' means 'clues' or 'hints', referring to evidence that helps solve a case.
警方在案发现场发现了一些重要的线索。
The police discovered some important clues at the crime scene.
In this sentence, '线索' refers to the subtle hints or elements that lead to uncovering an answer or solving a mystery within the context of a narrative.
阅读推理小说时，注意找寻埋藏在故事中的线索。
When reading detective novels, pay attention to finding the clues hidden in the story.
Here, '线索' signifies hints or indicative signs that provide insight into one's thoughts or motives, as revealed through communication.