意味着

yì wèi zhe

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to signify
2. to mean
3. to imply

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Word relationships

Related words

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含意

hán yì

meaning

含意 is a noun for implied meaning; 意味着 is a verb.

预示

yù shì

to indicate

预示 means to foreshadow or indicate a future event, while 意味着 can be used similarly in some contexts.

Synonyms

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表示

biǎo shì

to express

意味着 often indicates a deeper implication or consequence, while 表示 is more direct.

代表

dài biǎo

representative

意味着 focuses on meaning or implication; 代表 focuses on representation.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

意味着 is a verb that must be followed by an object or clause. Do not use it alone as a noun phrase.

Formality

意味着 is slightly more formal and is often used in written or analytical contexts to express implications or consequences.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 6 min

Rephrasing with 就是说 and 换句话说

Use (这)就是说, 也就是说 and 换句话说 to say an idea again in plainer words or spell out what it means.

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Example Sentences

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失败并不意味着结束。

Failure doesn't mean the end.

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Child Words of 意味着

interest; delight

(chess) move

to touch

aspect particle indicating action in progress

to wear (clothes)

idea