意见 yìjiàn opinion
opinion; view; suggestion; complaint
How to remember 意见: 意 idea + 见 see = opinion.
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How it is used
- An opinion/view - 发表意见 (fābiǎo yìjiàn) express an opinion; also a complaint/objection - 对他有意见 (duì tā yǒu yìjiàn) to have a problem with him.
- That second sense is a trap: 有意见 usually means dissatisfaction, not just 'having an opinion'.
- Contrast 建议 (jiànyì, a constructive suggestion): 意见 can be critical or a grievance; 建议 proposes a course of action.
Example sentences
- 你有什么意见？ Nǐ yǒu shénme yìjiàn?What's your opinion?
- 我需要你的意见。 Wǒ xūyào nǐ de yìjiàn.I need your advice.
- 我无法同意你的意见。 Wǒ wúfǎ tóngyì nǐ de yìjiàn.I can't agree with you.