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意思

Mandarin · pinyin yì si

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意: yì · thought, idea, opinion; think
思: sī · think, consider, ponder; final particle

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4–5 · yi4 si5

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ji3 si1 · ji3 si3

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noun

meaning (of words, symbols, or concepts); significance
interest; fun
hint; trace; sign; indicator
opinion; view
token of appreciation
friendship; camaraderie

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