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有意思

HSK 2Word · Adjective · Verb phrase

meaningful; interesting; having a crush

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Meanings

3 senses · 9 examples
1.

adjective

meaningful; thought-provoking; significant

Describes speech, writing, or events that have depth or invite reflection.

Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
hěn很
yǒu有
yì意
yì义
 ,
yě也
hěn很
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

This movie is very meaningful and thought-provoking.

Tā他
de的
tí提
wèn问
kàn看
sì似
jiǎn简
dān单
 ,
qí其
shí实
hěn很
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

His question seems simple, but is actually quite thought-provoking.

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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
xiě写
de得
hěn很
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 ,
zhí值
dé得
yī一
dú读
 。

This article is written in a very meaningful way and is worth reading.

2.

adjective

fun; amusing; interesting

informal

Describes things that are enjoyable, entertaining, or spark curiosity. The most common meaning in everyday conversation.

Zhè这
ge个
yóu游
xì戏
tài太
yǒu有
yì意
si思
le了
 ,
wǒ我
men们
wán玩
le了
yī一
xià下
wǔ午
 。

This game is so fun; we played all afternoon.

Tā他
shuō说
huà话
tè特
bié别
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 ,
zǒng总
shì是
néng能
bǎ把
dà大
jiā家
dòu逗
xiào笑
 。

He speaks in a very amusing way and always makes everyone laugh.

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Zuó昨
wǎn晚
de的
jù聚
huì会
fēi非
cháng常
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

Last night's party was very interesting.

3.

verb phrase

to have a crush on someone; to be romantically interested in

informal

Used to indicate romantic interest, often in a subtle or unspoken way. Typically, the subject is the person feeling the attraction. The pattern is 'A对B有意思'.

Wǒ我
jué觉
de得
Xiǎo小
Wáng王
duì对
Xiǎo小
Lǐ李
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

I think Xiao Wang has a crush on Xiao Li.

Tā他
rú如
guǒ果
duì对
nǐ你
méi没
yì意
si思
 ,
jiù就
bú不
huì会
zǒng总
zhǎo找
nǐ你
le了
 。

If he wasn't interested in you, he wouldn't keep looking for you.

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Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
hǎo好
xiàng像
hù互
xiāng相
yǒu有
yì意
si思
 。

It seems they are both interested in each other.