English–Chinese
“meaning” in Chinese
How to say “meaning” in Chinese
“Meaning” in Chinese is 意思 (yì si).
The thought or aim inside a person, word, or action that shows what it is about or meant to do.
Example sentences with 意思
我不明白他的意思。wǒ bù míng bái tā de yì si
I do not understand his intention.
Tips for using 意思
- In English, one word usually separates a message's point from a person's plan, while Chinese can use this word for both, so context supplies the difference.
Other Chinese words for “meaning”
这句话的内涵带有幽默感。zhè jù huà de nèi hán dài yǒu yōu mò gǎn
This sentence has a humorous meaning.
这个词的含义是什么？zhè ge cí de hán yì shì shén me
What does this word mean?
这个故事的寓意是什么？zhè ge gù shì de yù yì shì shén me
What is the meaning of this story?
这个词的意义很清楚。zhè ge cí de yì yì hěn qīng chǔ
The meaning of this word is very clear.
这个词的涵义很重要。zhè ge cí de hán yì hěn zhòng yào
The meaning of this word is very important.