Definition
意思 (yìsi) is a versatile noun covering 'meaning, opinion, idea' (e.g. 你的意思？), 'interest, fun' only in set phrases 有意思/没意思, and a 'small token of appreciation'. For 'idea', 想法 (xiǎngfǎ) is more like a personal thought; for 'deeper meaning', 意义 (yìyì) is broader and more abstract; for 'token', 心意 (xīnyì) emphasizes heartfelt intention.
noun
meaningopinionideainterestfun (as in 有意思 interesting, 没意思 boring)a symbolic token of appreciation or goodwill
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 意思？Zhè jù huà shì shénme yì si?What is the meaning of this sentence?
- 意思？Nǐ de yì si shì shénme?What is your opinion?
- 。Zhège diànyǐng hěn yǒu yì si.This movie is very interesting.
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