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    Referring to an "opinion" or "suggestion" with 意见 (yìjiàn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 意见

    Explanation

    The noun 意见 (yìjiàn) means "opinion," "view," or "suggestion," used when expressing one's perspective or providing feedback. It can refer to both formal opinions, such as a court opinion, and informal ones in daily conversation. For example, a judge may draft an 意见 on a legal case.

    Examples

    • 你对这个方案有什么意见，可以直接说。

      Nǐ duì zhège fāng'àn yǒu shénme yìjiàn, kěyǐ zhíjiē shuō.

      If you have any opinions on this proposal, feel free to speak up.

    • 大家的意见都不一样，我们需要再讨论一下。

      Dàjiā de yìjiàn dōu bù yīyàng, wǒmen xūyào zài tǎolùn yīxià.

      Everyone has different opinions; we need to discuss it further.

    • 老板采纳了她的意见，修改了原来的计划。

      Lǎobǎn cǎinà le tā de yìjiàn, xiūgǎi le yuánlái de jìhuà.

      The boss adopted her suggestion and revised the original plan.

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