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The word "玩意" is formed by combining the character "玩", which means to play or amuse, with "意", which means meaning or idea, resulting in a compound that denotes an object designed for play or amusement, such as a toy or gadget.

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这是个有趣的玩意。

Zhè shì gè yǒuqù de wányì.

This is an interesting thing.

他手里拿着一个小玩意。

Tā shǒu lǐ názhe yī gè xiǎo wányì.

He is holding a small toy in his hand.

我从市场上买了个新玩意。

Wǒ cóng shìchǎng shàng mǎile gè xīn wányì.

I bought a new gadget from the market.

这个电子玩意功能很多，但用起来很复杂。

Zhège diànzǐ wányì gōngnéng hěn duō, dàn yòng qǐlái hěn fùzá.

This electronic device has many functions, but it is complicated to use.

他对那些高科技玩意总是充满好奇，不断研究其原理。

Tā duì nàxiē gāo kējì wányì zǒng shì chōngmǎn hàoqí, bùduàn yánjiū qí yuánlǐ.

He is always full of curiosity about those high-tech gadgets and constantly studies their principles.

Word Definition - 玩意

wán yì thing; plaything; trifle

Individual Character Details

玩 wán, wán
意 yì