Chinese

jièyì
Meaning: to mind; to take to heart; to care about
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

介
意

Example sentences

What I said just now was only a joke; please don't take it to heart at all.
他並非有意要冒犯你,請不要介意。
他并非有意要冒犯你,请不要介意。
He did not mean to offend you, please don't mind.
你去也好,不去也好,我都不介意。
It doesn't matter to me whether you go or not.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in negative sentences or questions, referring to being bothered by something unpleasant.

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