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 ·

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.

Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.