Writing
意思 (yìsi) — how to say "meaning" in Chinese
意思
Meaning, significance, idea, interest
noun
Character composition
意
meaning, intention
思
to think, thought
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
有意思
yǒu yìsi
interesting
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
[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).
意思 meaning in English
意思 (yìsi) means "Meaning, significance, idea, interest".
How is 意思 pronounced?
It is pronounced yìsi (written as yisi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "meaning" in Chinese characters?
It is written 意思: 意 has 13 strokes, 思 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 意思?
意思 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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