How to Say ‘Your meaning / what you mean’ in Traditional Chinese
你的意思
nǐ de yì sī
[nee duh ee-suh]
💬 Usage Tip: [意思] literally means [meaning], but [你的意思] often means [what you mean] or [your point]. It's common in conversation, not just for word meanings.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The second-person pronoun used to address the other person.
我了解你的意思。
I understand what you mean.
的
de
[duh]
's; possessive particle
Connects a person to something that belongs to them or is associated with them, like 'your.'
我懂你的意思。
I understand your meaning.
意思
yì sī
[ee-suh]
meaning; idea; what someone means
Refers to the point, intention, or message someone is trying to express.
我明白你的意思。
I understand what you mean.
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