意义 (yì yì) — significance, importance; meaning, sense
Definition
意义 (yìyì) emphasizes 'significance' — the deeper importance or value of something, beyond just what it literally says. Use 意思 for everyday 'meaning' or 'opinion'; use 含义 for implied or hidden meaning.
noun
significanceimportancemeaningsense
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 意义？Zhè ge jué dìng yǒu shén me yì yì?What significance does this decision have?
- 意义？Rén shēng de yì yì shì shén me?What is the meaning of life?
- 意义。Zhè ge cí de yì yì hěn shēn.The meaning of this word is profound.
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