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How to Say ‘What does this diamond mean?’ in Traditional Chinese

這個菱形是什麼意思？

zhè gè líng xíng shì shén me yì sī

[zhè guh língxíng shr shénme ee-suh]

Phrase Breakdown

這個菱形

zhè gè líng xíng

this diamond shape

This is the subject of the question. 菱形 (língxíng) means 'diamond shape'.

Example

這個菱形是藍色的。

This diamond shape is blue.

Words in this phrase

這

zhè

[zhè]

this

'這' is a demonstrative pronoun indicating something near speakers.

Example

這本書很有趣。

This book is very interesting.

個

gè

[guh]

general classifier

A very common measure word used with many nouns, like people, places, and objects.

Example

那個地方比較好找。

That place is easier to find.

菱形

líng xíng

[língxíng]

diamond; rhombus

A four-sided shape with equal sides, often tilted like a diamond.

Example

他在紙上畫了一個菱形。

He drew a diamond on the paper.

是什麼意思？

shì shén me yì sī

what does it mean?

This is a common question for asking the meaning of something. Raise your tone slightly at the end.

Example

這句話是什麼意思？

What does this sentence mean?

Words in this phrase

是

shì

[shr]

to be; is

Connects the subject with what is being said about it.

Example

這不是你的錯。

This isn't your fault.

什麼

shén me

[shénme]

what

Used to ask for information specifying something.

Example

你想知道什麼？

What do you want to know?

意思

yì sī

[ee-suh]

meaning; idea; intention

The point or message someone is trying to express.

Example

我知道你的意思。

I know what you mean.

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