意义

• 拼音: yì yì
• 汉字拆解: 意 = 音 (sound) + 心 (heart); 义 = simplified from 義, meaning righteousness

含义

Meaning; significance. Refers to the value, importance, or deeper sense behind something.

Used to describe the deeper value or purpose of actions, events, or concepts. Often appears in discussions about life, work, or cultural matters. Can refer to both literal meaning of concepts and abstract significance. Distinct from 意思, which is for dictionary definitions or surface-level meaning.

例句

1. 这件事对我来说有特别的意义。
2. 学习外语的意义不仅是交流，还有了解不同的文化。
3. 你觉得这个活动有什么意义？

用法指南

语境: education, philosophy, everyday

语气: thoughtful

正确说法

• 这件事对我来说意义重大。(This matter is of great significance to me.)
• 生活的意义是什么？(What is the meaning of life?)

错误说法

• 这个字的意义是什么？(When asking about the meaning of a word, use 意思 instead of 意义 — 意义 refers to deeper significance, not dictionary definitions)

起源与历史

意 (idea, meaning) + 义 (righteousness, meaning). Together they form a word meaning 'significance' or 'meaning.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal