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CHINESE CHARACTER

yì

意

意

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meaning; intention

Numbered pinyin
yi4
English meanings
meaning; intention; idea; wish; Italy

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Homophones

Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    wǒ我míngbai明白nǐ你de的yìsi意思。

    I understand what you mean.

  2. 02

    tā他wúyì无意zhōng中fāxiàn发现le了mìmì秘密。

    He accidentally discovered the secret.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 意思
  • 意见
  • 注意
  • 愿意
  • 意外