意
Meanings
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- 1.(bound form) idea; thought; meaning; sense
- 2.(bound form) intention; feeling; inclination; state of mind
- 3.(bound form) Italy (abbr. for 意大利[Yì dà lì])
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Wiktionary
- 1.wish; desire; intention
- 2.meaning; sense
- 3.to anticipate; to expect
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Etymology
Modern form is a compound of 音 and 心 (“heart”). However, the top component is etymologically unrelated to 音. According to Lin (1920), 𠶷 (a compound of 言 and 中) found in bronze inscriptions is the same character as 意 (yì).
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Stroke order
Components
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Example sentences
你隨意。
Suit yourself.
我無意打擾。
I didn't mean to intrude.
我無意打擾。
I didn't mean to interrupt.
我願意幫他。
I'm willing to help him.
你吃意面吗？
Do you eat pasta?
我無意辭職。
I have no intention of resigning.
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Synonyms
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Derived terms
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