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    Expressing 'to mean' with 意味着 (yìwèizhe)

    Connecting Ideas
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject/Clause + 意味着 + Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 意味着 (yìwèizhe) means "to mean," "to imply," or "to signify" in Chinese. It is used to explain the significance or consequence of a fact or situation. It connects a premise to its logical implication or result.

    Examples

    • 这次考试不及格意味着他需要重修这门课。

      zhè cì kǎoshì bù jígé yìwèizhe tā xūyào chóngxiū zhè mén kè.

      Failing this exam means he needs to retake this course.

    • 房价上涨意味着年轻人买房更难了。

      fángjià shàngzhǎng yìwèizhe niánqīngrén mǎifáng gèng nán le.

      Rising housing prices mean it's harder for young people to buy a home.

    • 接受这份工作意味着要搬到另一个城市。

      jiēshòu zhè fèn gōngzuò yìwèizhe yào bān dào lìng yí gè chéngshì.

      Accepting this job means having to move to another city.

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