- Today we are going to learn a common Chinese expression: 不好意思 ( bú hǎo yì si) .
- We have learnt 意思 here and here.
- 意思 has a few different meanings as following:
| 1. | meaning, idea |
| 我明白你的意思。 |
| I see what you mean. |
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| 2. | intention; wish; desire |
| 我的意思是走着去。 |
| In my opinion, we should walk. |
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| 3. | a token of affection, appreciation, etc. |
| 这是我们的一点小意思，请收下。 |
| This is a small token of our esteem – do accept it. |
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| 4. | suggestion; hint; trace |
| 天有点要下雨的意思。 |
| It looks like rain. |
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| 5. | interest; fun |
| 这个连续剧太没意思。 |
| This series is so boring. |
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- 不好意思 ( bú hǎo yì si) means excuse me; sorry; embarressed .
- Here are a few examples:
| 让您久等了，真不好意思。 |
| I'm very embarrassed for making you wait so long. |
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| 不好意思，麻烦您了。 |
| Sorry to trouble you. |
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| 不好意思，我的中文说得不好。但学中文很有意思。 |
| I am sorry my Chinese is not good. But, it is interesting to learn Chinese! |
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- That's all for today. Hope you like this lesson.
- Have a nice weekend.
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