The Chinese word 意见 means “opinion” or “viewpoint”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, as well as in formal settings such as business meetings and government proceedings. People often ask for others’ 意见 when making decisions or seeking feedback on a particular topic. It can also be used to express disagreement or criticism of someone else’s 意见. Overall, 意见 is an important concept in Chinese culture as it emphasizes the value of individual perspectives and encourages open communication.
Translation
Noun: opinion, view, objection
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我想听听你的意见 | wǒ xiǎng tīng tīng nǐ de yìjiàn | I want to hear your opinion |
| 我们需要听取顾客的意见 | wǒmen xūyào tīngqǔ gùkè de yìjiàn | We need to listen to the opinions of our customers |
| 我对这个问题没有意见 | wǒ duì zhège wèntí méiyǒu yìjiàn | I have no opinion on this issue |
| 你的意见很有价值 | nǐ de yìjiàn hěn yǒu jiàzhí | Your opinion is very valuable |
| 他们在会议上提出了很多有建设性的意见 | tāmen zài huìyì shàng tíchū le hěn duō yǒu jiànshèxìng de yìjiàn | They raised many constructive opinions at the meeting |
| 我们需要尊重每个人的意见 | wǒmen xūyào zūnzhòng měi gèrén de yìjiàn | We need to respect everyone’s opinion |
| 你有什么意见或建议吗？ | nǐ yǒu shénme yìjiàn huò jiànyì ma? | Do you have any opinions or suggestions? |
| 我们需要集思广益，汇聚各方意见 | wǒmen xūyào jísī guǎngyì, huìjù gè fāng yìjiàn | We need to brainstorm and gather opinions from all sides |
HSK
意见 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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