意思 (yìsi) — how to say "meaning" in Chinese

意思

Meaning, significance, idea, interest

Character composition

meaning, intention

to think, thought

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Collocations

意思

yǒu yìsi

interesting

什么意思

shénme yìsi

what does it mean

Examples

这个词是什么意思,我不懂。

What does this word mean, I don't understand.

什么意思

What does it mean?

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 意思 (yìsi) — meaning, significance, idea, interest

[yìsi-] Yeti 🐾 stands on a mountain peak, gazing at the Chinese character 意思 carved into the snow in giant letters. Yeti ponders the meaning (意) and significance (思) of this discovery, intrigued by its hidden ideas and potential interests.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "meaning" in Chinese?

"meaning" in Chinese is 意思 (yìsi).

What does 意思 mean in English?

意思 (yìsi) means "Meaning, significance, idea, interest".

How is 意思 pronounced?

It is pronounced yìsi (written as yisi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "meaning" in Chinese characters?

It is written 意思.

What HSK level is 意思?

意思 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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