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意思是

Phrase

yìsi shì

Description

我们用"意思是"来解释一个词或一句话的意思。

We use "意思是" to explain the meaning of a word or sentence.

比如你不懂一个词,别人就会告诉你它"意思是"什么。

For example, if you don't understand a word, someone will tell you what "意思是" it has.

Meanings

意思是yìsi shì

means; the meaning is

这个字的意思是"高兴"。

This character means 'happy'.

意思是yìsi shì

what someone means (to say) is

他的意思是他不想去。

He means that he doesn't want to go.

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Notes

  • Form

    意思是 = 意思 (meaning) + 是 (to be/is).

  • Nuance

    often follows a subject like 这个词的意思是 or 我的意思是.

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