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The word "有意" is formed by combining the character "有", meaning "to have", with "意", meaning "intention". This direct pairing creates a compound where "有" modifies "意" to express the state of possessing intention, resulting in the meaning "intentional" or "to intend".

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我有意参加比赛。

Wǒ yǒuyì cānjiā bǐsài.

I intend to participate in the competition.

她有意明天去公园。

Tā yǒuyì míngtiān qù gōngyuán.

She intends to go to the park tomorrow.

你是否有意购买这本书？

Nǐ shìfǒu yǒuyì gòumǎi zhè běn shū?

Do you have the intention to buy this book?

他有意在毕业后出国深造。

Tā yǒuyì zài bìyè hòu chūguó shēnzào.

He intends to study abroad after graduation.

如果公司有意扩大市场，我们需要制定新计划。

Rúguǒ gōngsī yǒuyì kuòdà shìchǎng, wǒmen xūyào zhìdìng xīn jìhuà.

If the company intends to expand the market, we need to formulate a new plan.

Word Definition - 有意

yǒu yì to intend; intentionally; interested in

Individual Character Details

有 yǒu
意 yì