介意

• Pinyin: jiè yì
• Desglose de hanzi: 介 = between — to concern oneself; 意 = 音 + 心 — thought, intention

Significado

Importar; molestar.

Most commonly used in questions or negative statements. Very polite way to ask permission or express that something doesn't bother you. 你介意吗？ is a standard polite way to ask 'Do you mind?'

Ejemplos

1. 你介意我在这里抽烟吗？
2. 他从不介意别人怎么评价他。
3. 如果你不介意的话，我想问你一个私人问题。

Guía de uso

Contexto: social, permission, politeness

Tono: considerate

Correcto

• 你介意我坐这里吗？(Do you mind if I sit here?)
• 我不介意。(I don't mind.)

Incorrecto

• 在非问句中直接说'我介意' (Don't say 我介意 abruptly as a statement — it sounds confrontational; soften with 我有点介意 or explain why)

Origen e historia

Composed of 介 (to concern oneself with) + 意 (thought; intention). Together they describe having concerns or reservations about something.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal