HSK Level 2

有意思

yǒu yì si

interesting; significant

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Example Sentences

这个故事很有意思。

Zhège gùshi hěn yǒuyìsi.

This story is very interesting.

他讲了一个很有意思的笑话。

Tā jiǎngle yīgè hěn yǒuyìsi de xiàohua.

He told a very funny joke.

我们玩了一个很有意思的游戏。

Wǒmen wánle yīgè hěn yǒuyìsi de yóuxì.

We played a very fun game.

Synonyms

有趣 (yǒuqù)

interesting

好玩 (hǎowán)

fun

Antonyms

没意思 (méiyìsi)

boring

无趣 (wúqù)

dull

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 有意思 (yǒu yìsi) is a compound of two characters: 有 (yǒu), meaning "to have" or "to exist", and 意思 (yìsi), meaning "meaning" or "idea". Together, they literally mean "to have meaning" or "to be interesting".The word 有意思 is often used to describe something that is interesting, amusing, or thought-provoking. It can also be used to describe someone who is intelligent or creative.The word 有意思 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is found in many classical texts, including the Analects of Confucius and the Tao Te Ching.The word 有意思 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a useful word to know for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in Chinese.