yìsi

意思

HSK 2Word · Noun · Verb

meaning; intention; opinion; gift; hint; fun

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Meanings

6 senses · 14 examples
1.

noun

meaning; sense; idea

neutral

Refers to the literal or conceptual meaning conveyed by words, sentences, or text.

Jié节
yuē约
de的
yì意
si思
jiù就
shì是
bù不
làng浪
fèi费
 。

The meaning of 'saving' is not to waste.

Qǐng请
nǐ你
jiě解
shì释
yī一
xià下
zhè这
ge个
cí词
de的
yì意
si思
 。

Please explain the meaning of this word.

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Nǐ你
zhè这
jù句
huà话
shì是
shén什
me么
yì意
si思
 ?
Wǒ我
bù不
míng明
bai白
 。

What do you mean by this sentence? I don't understand.

2.

noun

intention; wish; opinion

neutral

Refers to someone's plan, opinion, or desire regarding a situation.

Dà大
jiā家
de的
yì意
si思
shì是
yī一
qǐ起
qù去
pá爬
shān山
 。

Everyone's intention is to go hiking together.

Nǐ你
xiǎng想
hé合
zuò作
ma吗
 ?
Wǒ我
yě也
yǒu有
zhè这
ge个
yì意
si思
 。

Do you want to collaborate? I have the same wish.

3.

noun

sentiment; token of appreciation

neutral

Often used when giving a small gift to show gratitude or affection.

Zhè这
shì是
wǒ我
de的
yī一
diǎn点
xiǎo小
yì意
si思
 ,
qǐng请
shōu收
xià下
 。

This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it.

Nǐ你
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
bù不
zài在
yú于
guì贵
jiàn贱
 ,
yǒu有
zhè这
fèn份
yì意
si思
jiù就
gòu够
le了
 。

For your gift, it's not about the price; having this sentiment is enough.

4.

verb

to show one's appreciation; to treat

informal

Informal verb usage; means to offer food, drink, or gifts as a gesture.

Dà大
jiā家
xīn辛
kǔ苦
le了
 ,
jīn今
tiān天
wǒ我
qǐng请
kè客
yì意
si思
yī一
xià下
 。

Everyone has worked hard, today I'll treat everyone to a meal to show my appreciation.

Tā他
mǎi买
le了
xiē些
shuǐ水
guǒ果
 ,
qù去
yì意
si思
le了
yī一
xià下
bāng帮
zhù助
tā他
de的
péng朋
you友
 。

He bought some fruit to treat the friend who helped him.

5.

noun

hint; sign; trend

neutral

Refers to a faint indication or early sign of something happening.

Tiān天
yǒu有
diǎn点
yào要
xià下
yǔ雨
de的
yì意
si思
 。

It looks like it might rain.

Chūn春
tiān天
lái来
le了
 ,
shù树
mù木
yǒu有
diǎn点
fā发
lǜ绿
de的
yì意
si思
le了
 。

Spring is here, and the trees are starting to show signs of turning green.

6.

noun

interest; fun; delight

neutral

Describes something that is interesting, enjoyable, or charming.

Zhè这
kē棵
sōng松
shù树
zhǎng长
de得
zhēn真
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

This pine tree grows in a really interesting way.

Nà那
zhǒng种
jù聚
huì会
méi没
duō多
dà大
yì意
si思
 ,
wǒ我
bù不
xiǎng想
qù去
 。

That kind of party is not very fun, I don't want to go.

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Zhè这
běn本
shū书
xiě写
de得
tài太
yǒu有
yì意
si思
le了
 ,
wǒ我
yī一
tiān天
jiù就
kàn看
wán完
le了
 。

This book is written in such an interesting way, I finished it in one day.