主意 (zhǔ yi) — idea; plan; decision
Definition
主意 is a casual everyday noun for an 'idea' or a personal 'mind/decision', as in 拿主意 ('make up one's mind'). It's more concrete and informal than 想法 ('thought, opinion') and less binding than 决定 ('decision').
noun
ideaplandecision
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 主意。Wǒ yǒu yí gè hǎo zhǔ yi.I have a good idea.
- 主意。Nǐ zuì hǎo zì jǐ ná zhǔ yi.You'd better decide for yourself.
- 主意，。Tā gǎi biàn le zhǔ yi, bú qù lǚ xíng le.He changed his mind and won't go traveling.
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