meant

1.

意思是

intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (a particular thing or notion); signify.

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I don't know what you mean

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signify convey denote designate indicate connote show express spell out stand for represent symbolize imply purport suggest intimate insinuate get at betoken

2.

意思是

intend (something) to occur or be the case.

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they mean no harm

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intend aim plan design have in view contemplate think of purpose propose set out aspire desire want wish expect