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意思
yìsi
Description
"意思"最常用来说一个词或一句话的含义，比如问"这个词是什么意思？"
"意思" is most commonly used to refer to the meaning of a word or sentence, for example, asking "What does this word mean?"
它也可以表示一件事很有趣，我们会说"很有意思"。
It can also indicate that something is interesting, as in saying "很有意思" (very interesting).
Meanings
意思yìsi
meaning; sense of a word or statement
这个字是什么意思？
What does this character mean?
有意思yǒu yìsi
interesting; fun
这本书很有意思。
This book is very interesting.
意思yìsi
intention; idea; what someone means
我不明白你的意思。
I don't understand what you mean.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
意 (idea/thought) + 思 (think), literally the thought behind something.
- Nuance
没意思 means boring/pointless; 不好意思 means embarrassed or sorry.
In videos
“计划“泡汤”了的意思就是计划失败了”
“这个白白的意思就是没有结果。”
“那他的意思是这件事被我知道了”
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