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

Word relationships

Related words

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• 含意 hán yì 含意 hán yì meaning 含意 is a noun for implied meaning; 意味着 is a verb.: meaning
• 预示 yù shì 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.: to indicate

Synonyms

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• 表示 biǎo shì 表示 biǎo shì to express 意味着 often indicates a deeper implication or consequence, while 表示 is more direct.: to express
• 代表 dài biǎo 代表 dài biǎo representative 意味着 focuses on meaning or implication; 代表 focuses on representation.: representative

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.

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

• 味 味 wèi: interest; delight
• 着 着 zhāo: (chess) move
• 着 着 zháo: to touch
• 着 着 zhe: aspect particle indicating action in progress
• 着 着 zhuó: to wear (clothes)
• 意 意 yì: idea
• 意味 意味 yì wèi: meaning