主意

zhǔ yi

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Very common

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Definitions

1. plan
2. idea
3. decision
4. Beijing pr. [zhú yi]

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 点子 diǎn zi 点子 diǎn zi spot Informal term for idea or suggestion.: spot

Related words

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• 计划 jì huà 计划 jì huà plan When referring to a concrete plan.: plan
• 决策 jué cè 决策 jué cè strategic decision In the sense of decision.: strategic decision

Synonyms

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• 想法 xiǎng fǎ 想法 xiǎng fǎ way of thinking; opinion; notion When referring to an idea or thought.: way of thinking; opinion; notion

Usage notes

Collocations

Typically pairs with verbs like 出 (come up with), 拿 (have), 打 (change), and 有 (have).

Common mistakes

Not used as a verb. Say 想办法 (think of an idea) or 决定 (decide) instead.

Example Sentences

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这个 主意 简直太好了！

This idea is simply too good!

他的 主意 真高明！

His idea is really brilliant!

他改变 主意 了。

He changed his mind.

你有什么好 主意 ？

Do you have any good ideas?

他很固执，不肯改变 主意 。

He is very stubborn and refuses to change his mind.

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Words Containing 主意

• 出主意 出主意 chū zhǔ yi: to come up with ideas
• 打定主意 打定主意 dǎ dìng zhǔ yi: to make up one's mind
• 拿主意 拿主意 ná zhǔ yi: to make a decision
• 馊主意 馊主意 sōu zhǔ yi: rotten idea

Child Words of 主意

• 主 主 zhǔ: owner
• 意 意 yì: idea