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这变化意味着...

Grammar & Usage

phrase / clause starter

neutral

How it works

This phrase translates to 'This change means...' or 'This change signifies...' It functions as a declarative statement indicating that the preceding context or observed 'change' (变化, biànhuà) has a particular implication. The ellipsis (...) signifies that the meaning or implication is to be elaborated upon immediately after this phrase.

Sample sentences

这变化意味着市场将面临更大的不确定性。

This change means the market will face greater uncertainty.

对我们来说，这变化意味着我们必须调整战略。

For us, this change means we must adjust our strategy.

这变化意味着社会对环保意识的普遍提高。

This change signifies a general increase in environmental awareness in society.

Quick facts

structure:The structure is 'subject (这变化) + verb (意味着) + object/clause (...)'. '这 (zhè)' is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', '变化 (biànhuà)' is a noun meaning 'change', and '意味着 (yìwèizhe)' is a verb meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify'.

usage_context:Often used to introduce an analysis, consequence, or interpretation of an observed change.

Often used with

这意味着什么？ (What does this mean?)

这意味着一个新的开始。 (This means a new beginning.)

这意味着我们必须采取行动。 (This means we must take action.)

这意味着巨大的挑战。 (This signifies great challenges.)

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Example

这变化意味着市场将面临更大的不确定性。

This change means the market will face greater uncertainty.

对我们来说，这变化意味着我们必须调整战略。

For us, this change means we must adjust our strategy.