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意义

yìyì

Description

意义是指一个词、一件事或一个行为所包含的意思或价值。

"意义" refers to the meaning or value contained in a word, an event, or an action.

人们常常说做一件有意义的事情,就是说这件事很重要、很值得。

People often say doing something meaningful means that the thing is important and worthwhile.

Meanings

意义yìyì

meaning; sense of a word or thing

这个词的意义我不懂。

I don't understand the meaning of this word.

意义yìyì

significance; value; importance

帮助别人是很有意义的事。

Helping others is a meaningful thing.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    意 (meaning/intention) + 义 (sense/righteousness) combine to form 'meaning'.

  • Nuance

    意义 is more formal than 意思; often used for deeper significance or value.

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