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在意 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
在意zàiyìto care aboutHSK 6, v, rank #3169, Hard
在意zàiyìto mindHSK 6, v, rank #3169, Hard
zàiyì(zai4yi4) T4
  1. 1to care about
  2. 2to mind
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March 24, 2026
在意zàiyì(zai4yi4)

在意 (zài yì) means to care about or to mind something. It is commonly used in contexts where someone expresses concern or consideration for another person's feelings or opinions, often implying a level of emotional investment in the situation.

Frequency#3169DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing that you '在意' someone can be a significant gesture, reflecting deep interpersonal relationships and the importance of community. People often express this care through actions rather than words, which can be different from more direct expressions in Western cultures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person sitting on a chair (在) and holding a heart (意) close to them. This visual represents the idea of someone physically 'sitting with their heart,' indicating they care deeply about what happens around them.

Meanings of 在意

zàiyì(zai4yi4)
1to care about
2to mind
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About 在意

在意Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3169Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 在意

Quick Contrast

在乎 (zàihū) — use 在意 when expressing a more personal or emotional concern, while 在乎 can imply a more general or less intense level of care.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person sitting on a chair (在) and holding a heart (意) close to them. This visual represents the idea of someone physically 'sitting with their heart,' indicating they care deeply about what happens around them.

Usage Notes

In informal settings, you might hear phrases like '我在意你' (I care about you), but in more formal contexts, it might be appropriate to use more nuanced expressions. Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 在意 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and interpersonal relationships. Students should focus on the nuances of caring in different contexts and practice using it in both spoken and written forms.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing that you '在意' someone can be a significant gesture, reflecting deep interpersonal relationships and the importance of community. People often express this care through actions rather than words, which can be different from more direct expressions in Western cultures.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 在意 with 不在意 (bù zài yì), which means to not care. A common error is saying '我不在意你的感受' when they mean to express caring, when it should be '我在意你的感受.'

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Pronunciation of 在意

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Component Characters

在zài(located) at
HSK 16 strokes土
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意yìItaly
HSK 313 strokes心
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Grammar Patterns of 在意

在意 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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说几句就说几句，别那么____。

So you said a few words — don't take it so seriously.

Example Sentences for 在意 (10)

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在意大利，每年大量捕杀野生动物的现象令人震惊。

zài yì dà lì， ， měi nián dà liáng bǔ shā yě shēng dòng wù de xiàn xiàng líng rén zhèn。

The annual slaughter of wildlife in Italy is horrific.
2
这些难民在重新定居之前被安置在意大利的难民营中。

zhè xiē nán mín zài zhòng xīn dìng jū zhī qián bèi ān zhì zài yì dà lì de nán mín yíng zhōng。

The refugees were put in camps in Italy before being resettled.
3
他趁澳大利亚的休赛期在意大利执教并参加比赛。

tā chèn ào dà lì yà de xiū sài qī zài yì dà lì zhí jiào bìng cān jiā bǐ sài。

He has coached and played in Italy during the Australian off-season.
4
好了，约翰，别太在意了。这又不是什么生死攸关的大事。

hǎo le， ， yuē， hàn ， bié tài zài。 yì le 。 zhè yòu bù shì shí mó shēng sǐ yōu guān。

Well, never mind, John, it's not a matter of life and death.
5
4名在意大利大使馆寻求避难的人已经自愿离开了。

4 4 míng zài yì dà lì dà shǐ guǎn xún qiú bì nán de rén yǐ jīng zì yuàn lí kāi。

Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy have left voluntarily.
6
“一日为侦探，终生为侦探，”他满不在意地说。

“ “ yī rì wéi zhēn， tàn ， zhōng shēng wéi，” zhēn tàn ，” tā mǎn bù zài。

"Once a detective, always a detective," he said lightly.
7
她看起来变化很大，不过这完全是在意料之中的。

tā kàn qǐ lái biàn huà hěn dà， ， bù guò zhè wán quán shì zài yì liào zhī zhōng。

She appeared to have changed considerably, which was only to be expected.
8
嗯，不管怎样，谁会在意高雅时髦呢？

ňg， ， bù guǎn zěn， yàng ， shuí huì zài yì gāo yǎ shí？

Well, who gives a toss about sophistication anyway?
9
他的话谁也没在意.

tā de huà shuí yě méi zài yì.

His remark passed unnoticed.
10
在意大利的威尼斯城里,住着一位名叫安东尼奥的商人.

zài yì dà lì de wēi ní sī chéng lǐ, , zhù zháo yī wèi míng jiào ān dōng ní ào de shāng.

A merchant named Antonio lived in the city of Venice in Italy.

Cultural Notes for 在意

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, showing that you '在意' someone can be a significant gesture, reflecting deep interpersonal relationships and the importance of community. People often express this care through actions rather than words, which can be different from more direct expressions in Western cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions about 在意

You can use it like this: '我在意你的感受' (I care about your feelings).