有意思

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adjectiveIntermediate💡 interesting
informal

Interesting, fun, or engaging

这个游戏有意思吗?

Is this game interesting?

他讲的故事很有意思。

The story he told was very interesting.

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Commonly used to describe things that are entertaining or worth paying attention to.

Collocations

很有意思very interesting一点意思都没有not interesting at all

Related Phrases

一点意思都没有phrase
not interesting at all
有意思吗?phrase
Is it interesting?

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is very common in everyday conversation to describe things that are fun or engaging.

Gold Rule

Positive Connotation

Always conveys a positive or neutral tone; never negative.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 有 (to have) and 意思 (meaning, idea), literally 'to have meaning'

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe activities, stories, or experiences that are enjoyable or thought-provoking.

Word Breakdown

to have
root
+
意思
meaning, idea
root
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