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meaning in Chinese

meaning in Chinese is 意思 — meaning means the idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.

meaning in Chinese

意思
noun
Pronounced: yì si
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.

What does "meaning" mean?

  1. noun The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
    "I did not understand the meaning of the road sign until my friend explained it."
  2. noun A sense of purpose or significance in life.
    "After he retired, he struggled to find meaning in his days."
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meaning in a sentence

  • I did not understand the meaning of the road sign until my friend explained it.
  • The meaning of the poem wasn't clear until the final stanza.
  • After he retired, he struggled to find meaning in his days.
  • Many people say that family gives their lives meaning.

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What is "meaning" in Chinese?
"meaning" in Chinese is 意思. meaning means: The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
How do you pronounce 意思?
"meaning" in Chinese is 意思, pronounced "yì si".
How do you use "meaning" in a sentence?
Example: "I did not understand the meaning of the road sign until my friend explained it." In Chinese, "meaning" is 意思.
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