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介意 (jiè yì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

介意 (jiè yì) is a Chinese word: to mind. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 介意

动 dòng verb

to mind

你介意我抽烟吗？

nǐ jiè yì wǒ chōu yān ma

Do you mind if I smoke?

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Word breakdown

介 jiè — involvement, concern with external matters

Words with this character (6)
  • 1 介绍 jiè shào — to introduce HSK 2
    • 介 to mediate/introduce
    • 绍 to carry on/continue (the introduction)
    Example

    让我介绍一下我的朋友。

    ràng wǒ jiè shào yī xià wǒ de péng you

    Let me introduce my friend.

  • 2 中介 zhōng jiè — agent, intermediary HSK 5
    • 中 middle, intermediate position
    • 介 introduce, mediate between parties
    Example

    我通过中介找到了这套公寓。

    wǒ tōng guò zhōng jiè zhǎo dào le zhè tào gōng yù

    I found this apartment through an agent.

  • 3 简介 jiǎn jiè — brief introduction HSK 6
    • 简 brief, concise
    • 介 introduce, present
    Example

    这本书的简介很吸引人。

    zhè běn shū de jiǎn jiè hěn xī yǐn rén

    The introduction of this book is very attractive.

  • 4 介于 jiè yú — to lie between HSK 7
    • 介 between, intermediate
    • 于 at, in (positional preposition)
    Example

    这个城市的气候介于温带和亚热带之间。

    zhè ge chéng shì de qì hòu jiè yú wēn dài hé yà rè dài zhī jiān

    This city's climate lies between temperate and subtropical zones.

  • 5 介入 jiè rù — to intervene, to get involved HSK 7
    • 介 between, in the middle; suggests positioning between parties
    • 入 to enter; the act of entering into a situation
    Example

    他不想介入他们的私人问题。

    tā bù xiǎng jiè rù tā men de sī rén wèn tí

    He doesn't want to get involved in their personal issues.

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  • 6 媒介 méi jiè — medium HSK 7
    • 媒 intermediary, agent that facilitates connection
    • 介 between, in the middle, connecting element
    Example

    语言是文化传播的媒介。

    yǔ yán shì wén huà chuán bō de méi jiè

    Language is the medium of cultural transmission.

意 yì — mind, opinion, feeling

Words with this character (61)
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Structure & writing
1 介 jiè — to be between two things
介 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 3
界 jiè boundary between different regions
HSK 4
价 jià price; the monetary value of goods
HSK 5
阶 jiē steps; stairs built of brick or stone to facilitate going up and down
HSK 6
尬 gà see 尴尬: ① in an awkward situation, hard to handle; ② (manner or expression) unnatural, ill at ease

介 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 意 yì — wish; intention

意 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 音 yīn — sound; pronunciation
音 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 2
意 yì wish; intention
HSK 4
竟 jìng to end; to finish 章 zhāng a section or chapter of music, poetry, or prose
HSK 5
暗 àn dark, dim (opposite of 明)
HSK 7
韵 yùn harmonious sound
2.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order