Hanzi sentence loop
意 - yì
thought, idea, opinion; think. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 意中 is a common expression.
意 in a real sentence
“”。 意中 is a common expression.Read 意 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 意
Click 意 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 意 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 意 |
| Pinyin | yì |
| English | thought, idea, opinion; think |
| Radical hint | 心 |
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Sentence reps
Practice 意 in sentences
Do not memorize 意 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
according with one's wish or expectation
which means; means
intention; purpose; intent
meaning; implication; flavor
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 意 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 意中 and 意即 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.