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The word "有意思" is formed by combining the verb 有 (to have) with the noun 意思 (meaning), which itself consists of 意 (meaning) and 思 (thought); the resulting phrase literally means "to have meaning" and is used idiomatically to convey that something is interesting or amusing.

Example Sentences Hide

这部电影很有意思。

Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒuyìsi.

This movie is interesting.

我觉得这本书很有意思。

Wǒ juéde zhè běn shū hěn yǒuyìsi.

I think this book is interesting.

他讲的故事都很有意思。

Tā jiǎng de gùshi dōu hěn yǒuyìsi.

The stories he tells are all interesting.

这个游戏不仅好玩，而且很有意思。

Zhège yóuxì bùjǐn hǎo wán, érqiě hěn yǒuyìsi.

This game is not only fun, but also interesting.

尽管这个课题很难，但研究起来很有意思。

Jǐnguǎn zhège kètí hěn nán, dàn yánjiū qǐlái hěn yǒuyìsi.

Although this topic is difficult, it is interesting to research.

Word Definition - 有意思

yǒu yì si interesting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun

Individual Character Details

有 yǒu
意 yì
思 sī