Chinese
yìyì
Meaning: meaning; significance; value
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

意義
意
義
意义
意
义

Example sentences

This event is very meaningful.
他正在思考人生的意義。
他正在思考人生的意义。
He is thinking about the meaning of life.
哲學探討人生的意義。
哲学探讨人生的意义。
Philosophy explores the meaning of life.
這組數字對我來說有特殊的意義。
这组数字对我来说有特殊的意义。
This set of numbers has a special meaning to me.
這篇文章有著深層的意義。
这篇文章有著深层的意义。
This article has a profound meaning.
雖然這只是一個微小的進步,但對我來說意義重大。
虽然这只是一个微小的进步,但对我来说意义重大。
Although this is only a tiny progress, it means a lot to me.

Usage Notes

Refers to the underlying content, value, or purpose of something.

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