Definition
主意 (zhǔ yi) is a concrete idea, plan, or decision used in everyday speech (e.g., 拿主意 'make up one's mind'). It differs from 想法 (xiǎng fǎ), which is a more general thought or opinion, and from 决定 (jué dìng), which emphasizes a formal or final decision. 主意 is common in casual conversation and often collocates with 好 (good) or 改变 (change).
noun
ideaplandecision
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 注意zhù yìsound-aliketo pay attention to, to take note of
- 主义zhǔ yìsound-alikeideology, doctrine
- 逐一zhú yīsound-alikeone by one
Examples
- 主意。Wǒ yǒu yí gè hǎo zhǔ yi.I have a good idea.
- 主意。Nǐ zuì hǎo zìjǐ ná zhǔ yi.You'd better decide for yourself.
- 主意，。Tā gǎibiàn le zhǔ yi, bú qù lǚxíng le.He changed his mind and won't go traveling.
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