有意思 (yǒu yì si) — interesting, fun
Definition
Casual everyday phrase for 'interesting / fun'. 好玩儿 focuses on play-like fun; 有趣 is more literary and a stronger compliment. Negate as 没意思.
phrase
interestingfun
Examples
- 有意思。Zhè ge yóu xì hěn yǒu yì si.This game is very interesting.
- 有意思。Kàn yǒu yì si de shū ràng wǒ hěn kāi xīn.Reading interesting books makes me very happy.
- 有意思？Nǐ jué de zhè ge dòng huà yǒu yì si ma?Do you think this cartoon is fun?
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