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The word 介意 is formed by combining two characters: 介, which originally conveys the idea of something being situated between or acting as a boundary or obstacle, and 意, which means thought, mind, or intention. Together, they create a conceptual metaphor where a thought or feeling (意) is figuratively "placed as an obstacle" (介) in one's mind, visually representing the state of taking something to heart, harboring a concern, or minding about it.

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介意我打开窗户吗?

Nǐ jièyì wǒ dǎkāi chuānghu ma?

Do you mind if I open the window?

我不介意你的意见。

Wǒ bù jièyì nǐ de yìjiàn.

I don't mind your opinion.

介意别人批评他。

Tā jièyì biérén pīpíng tā.

He minds others criticizing him.

如果你介意这件事,我们可以谈谈。

Rúguǒ nǐ jièyì zhè jiàn shì, wǒmen kěyǐ tán tán.

If you mind this matter, we can talk about it.

尽管他表面上说不介意,但内心还是很在意的。

Jǐnguǎn tā biǎomiàn shàng shuō bù jièyì, dàn nèixīn háishì hěn zàiyì de.

Although he says he doesn't mind on the surface, he still cares about it deep down.

Word Definition - 介意

jiè yì to care about; to take offense; to mind

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