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I. EXAMPLES

What do you mean by saying that?

你这是什么意思？

What do you mean by canceling your performance?

你这是什么意思，取消你的演出？

What do you mean by “out of the question”?

你是说“不可能”是什么意思？

What do you mean by asking such a question?

你这是什么意思，问这样的问题？

II. DIALOGUES

Boyfriend: Happy anniversary!

男友：周年快乐！

Girlfriend: What do you mean?

女友：你这是什么意思？

Boyfriend: Today is our one-month anniversary of dating.

男友：今天是我们恋爱一个月的纪念日。

Girlfriend: Oh, I see. You know everything has a beginning and an end.

女友：哦，我明白了。你知道凡事都有开始和结束。

Boyfriend: What do you mean by saying that?

男友：你这是什么意思？

Girlfriend: Well, I think it’s time for us to break up. I’m sorry.

女友：嗯，我觉得我们该分手了。对不起。

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