English–Chinese
“have a clear idea” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn lǐ yǒu shù
Example
老板对项目的进度心里有数。láo bǎn duì xiàng mù dì jìn dù xīn lí yǒu shù
The boss has a clear idea of the project's progress.
How to say “have a clear idea” in Chinese
“Have a clear idea” in Chinese is 心里有数 (xīn lǐ yǒu shù).
A mental estimate that keeps the overall situation and likely result in view without fixing every detail.
Example sentences with 心里有数
经理对客户的需求心里有数。jīng lǐ duì kè hù de xū qiú xīn lí yǒu shù
The manager has a clear idea of the customer's needs.
Tips for using 心里有数
- In everyday conversation, it can reassure listeners that a speaker is prepared to discuss a plan, while a request for exact figures still calls for a separate precise answer.