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    Using 主意 (zhǔyì) to refer to "idea"

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    Explanation

    主意 means "idea" or "plan" and is used when talking about suggestions, decisions, or thoughts about what to do. Common expressions include 好主意 (good idea) and 出主意 (to come up with an idea).

    Examples

    • 去海边度假？这是个好主意！

      qù hǎibiān dùjià? zhè shì ge hǎo zhǔyì!

      Go on vacation to the beach? That's a great idea!

    • 我想不出什么好主意，你有建议吗？

      wǒ xiǎng bù chū shénme hǎo zhǔyì, nǐ yǒu jiànyì ma?

      I can't think of any good ideas — do you have any suggestions?

    • 是谁出的主意要搬到这里来的？

      shì shéi chū de zhǔyì yào bān dào zhèlǐ lái de?

      Whose idea was it to move here?

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