Chinese phrase
这〜是什么意思？ zhè 〜 shì shén me yì si
Meaning
What does this ___ mean?
When to use it
Asks what a word, phrase, or expression means. It is a simple, neutral question used when an expression is unfamiliar.
Example dialogue
我在看文章，这个词是什么意思？ wǒ zài kàn wén zhāng zhè ge cí shì shén me yì si
I'm reading an article. What does this word mean?
那个词的意思是“预约”。 nà ge cí de yì si shì yù yuē
That word means 'reservation.'