1. to have a particular meaning
表示…的意思
What does this word mean?
這個字是什麼意思？
A red light means stop.
紅燈表示停止。
Mean Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
mean
verb
快速理解
What does "Mean" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Mean"?
動詞 mean 主要表示「意指」、「意圖」或「具有重要性」。
- 1
意指
EN: to represent or signify something
翻譯: 表示某事物或代表某種含義。
- 2
意圖
EN: to intend to do or say something
翻譯: 打算做某事或表達某種意圖。
- 3
具有重要性
EN: to be of a specified importance to someone
翻譯: 對某人而言具有特定的重要性。
小提醒：注意區分 'mean to do'（打算做）和 'mean doing'（意味著做）在語意上的不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Mean" in English）
How to pronounce "Mean" in English?"Mean" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Mean" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Mean"?How does "Mean" change by context?
2. to intend to say or refer to something
意指，指的是
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
我不是故意要傷害你的感情。
Who do you mean when you say 'they'?
你說『他們』指的是誰？
3. to have as a purpose or intention
打算，意圖
She means to finish the project by Friday.
她打算在星期五前完成這個專案。
I meant to call you yesterday, but I forgot.
我昨天本來想打電話給你，但我忘了。
4. to be important or valuable to someone
對…很重要，對…有價值
This necklace means a lot to me.
這條項鍊對我來說意義重大。
Your support means everything.
你的支持就是一切。
5. to result in or lead to something
意味著，導致
The new policy means longer working hours for everyone.
新政策意味著每個人的工作時間都將變長。
Missing this flight means we'll have to stay overnight.
錯過這班飛機意味著我們得過夜了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Mean"?How to make natural sentences with "Mean"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mean + noun | 意指（某事物） | What does this word mean? (這個字是什麼意思？) |
| mean + (that) + clause | 意味著… | The dark clouds mean that it will rain soon. (烏雲意味著快要下雨了。) |
| mean + to + V | 打算做… | I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. (我不是故意要傷害你的感情。) |
| be meant to + V | 應該做…；被預期做… | This book is meant to be a guide for beginners. (這本書是為初學者準備的指南。) |
| mean + V-ing | 意味著（需要）做… | Being a doctor means working long hours. (當醫生意味著要長時間工作。) |
| What do you mean by...? | 你說的…是什麼意思？ | What do you mean by "unexpected results"? (你說的「意外結果」是什麼意思？) |
| mean + a lot / nothing / something + to + someone | 對某人來說很重要／無關緊要／有意義 | This old watch means a lot to me. (這隻舊手錶對我來說意義重大。) |
用法說明
How is "Mean" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Mean"?
mean doing vs mean to do
- mean doing 表示「意味著（某種結果或需要採取的行動）」，用於說明某件事會導致或包含另一種情況或行動。
- mean to do 表示「打算做、有意做」，用於表達意圖或目的。
- 在假設或條件句中，would mean doing 用於描述可能導致的結果，而 would mean to do 則較不常見，通常仍用於表達意圖。 EN: Missing the bus means walking home. 翻譯: 錯過公車就意味著要走回家。
EN:I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
翻譯:我並不是有意要傷害你的感情。
總結建議
表達「導致某結果」時用 mean doing，表達「有意做某事」時則用 mean to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Mean" and similar words?How to choose "Mean" vs alternatives?
mean vs imply
「mean」強調字詞或符號的直接含義或意圖；「imply」則指未明說但可推斷出的暗示或弦外之音。
mean vs signify
「mean」側重意圖或普遍理解的含義；「signify」更正式，強調作為標誌或象徵所代表的意義。
mean vs refer
「mean」關注重點在於某事物本身的含義；「refer」則強調指向或提及另一個特定的人、事、物。
口語用法
How is "Mean" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Mean"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述他人的話，特別是當你想強調對方使用的就是這個詞時。 EN: He was like, "What do you mean?" and I had to explain again. 翻譯: 他當時就說：「你 mean 什麼？」我只好再解釋一次。
EN:So she turns to me and says, "I mean it, I'm quitting."
翻譯:然後她轉過來對我說：「我是 mean it，我要辭職了。」
語氣強調
用來澄清、強調自己的觀點，或表達強烈的情感，常與其他詞語連用以加強語氣。 EN: I mean, come on, that's just not fair at all. 翻譯: 我是 mean，拜託，那根本一點都不公平。
EN:You have to be there. I mean it!
翻譯:你一定要到場。我是 mean it 的！
停頓填充
作為對話中的填充詞，給自己一點時間思考，或緩和接下來要說的話的語氣。 EN: It's a good idea, I mean, maybe we should think about it a bit more. 翻譯: 這是個好主意，我的 mean 是，也許我們應該再多考慮一下。
EN:The movie was... I mean... it wasn't bad, just a bit long.
翻譯:那部電影... 我的 mean 是... 不算差，只是有點長。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是作為填充詞或引述原詞）在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，應改用更精確的表述方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Mean"?What fixed phrases with "Mean" should I remember?
mean something to someone
mean [something] to [someone]
對某人來說很重要、有意義或有價值
mean to do something
mean to [verb]
打算、意圖做某事
what do you mean
what do you mean
你這是什麼意思？
mean well
mean well
出於好意，本意是好的
mean business
mean business
是認真的，不是開玩笑的
mean something as something
mean [something] as [something]
意指某物為某種性質或用途
be meant to be
be meant to be
注定是，命中註定
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Mean"?Which "Mean" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×What does this word mean? It means about love.
✓What does this word mean? It means 'love'.
使用 'mean' 時，其後通常直接接名詞、動名詞或子句來解釋確切含義，而非使用 'about' 來引入模糊主題。'about' 用於談論相關話題，而非給出定義。
×I am meaning to call you yesterday.
✓I meant to call you yesterday.
'Mean' 表示意圖時，通常不用進行式。描述過去的意圖應使用過去式 'meant'。
×This gift is meaning a lot to me.
✓This gift means a lot to me.
當 'mean' 表示「具有重要性」或「代表某種情感價值」時，為狀態動詞，不用進行式。應使用一般現在式。
×What is the meaning of this word?
✓What does this word mean?
雖然 'What is the meaning of...?' 在文法上正確，但在日常口語中詢問單字定義時，更自然、更常用的說法是 'What does ... mean?'。前者聽起來較為正式或書面化。
×Red light means to stop.
✓A red light means stop. / A red light means that you must stop.
在表示指示或規則時，'mean' 後面可以直接接原形動詞（如 'stop'）或接 'that' 子句，而不是 'to + V' 的不定詞片語。'Mean to do something' 通常指個人的意圖。
×He was very mean with me.
✓He was very mean to me.
描述對某人刻薄或不友善時，固定搭配的介系詞是 'to'，而不是 'with'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Mean"?What are tense/participle forms of "Mean"?
means(3rd_singular)meaning(present_participle)meant(past)meant(past_participle)