意见 (yìjiàn) — opinion

HSK 3 | noun | opinion, view, feedback — what someone thinks about something

意见 (yìjiàn)

意见 means opinion, view, or feedback. It is what someone thinks about a topic, plan, or situation. It can be a personal viewpoint or a formal objection or suggestion.

Meanings

  1. [noun] Opinion; view; feedback; objection.

Example Sentences

你有什么意见? Nǐ yǒu shénme yìjiàn? What are your opinions?

大家的意见不一致,还需要讨论。 Dàjiā de yìjiàn bù yīzhì, hái xūyào tǎolùn. Everyone's opinions are not aligned; more discussion is needed.

请提出你的意见和建议。 Qǐng tíchū nǐ de yìjiàn hé jiànyì. Please share your opinions and suggestions.

他对这个决定有不同的意见。 Tā duì zhège juédìng yǒu bùtóng de yìjiàn. He has a different opinion about this decision.

Collocations

Collocation Meaning
提出意见 raise an opinion
个人意见 personal opinion
不同意见 different opinion
听取意见 listen to opinions
有意见 have an objection / view

Memory Hook

意 (meaning / intention — sound 音 from the heart 心) plus 见 (to see). The view that comes from seeing with your heart — your inner opinion made visible.