"What does this sentence mean?"

Translation: 这个句子是什么意思？

[Gabrielle145359]

Can you really use 是 in this sentence? I've only ever heard it with 有!

[NasuSamaruk0]

Yes, you can.

[7ga4Ktv4]

my question is can you use 有 cause that's not accepted.

[ArMth1]

Is there any difference between 这个句子 and 这句话？

[Y-Xie]

They're basically the same meaning.

[PrimalSage]

I'm also wondering the difference, as it does not accept 句子.
Edit: sorry, yes it does I just forgot to put 是. (face palm)

[Bloxlusion]

句子 is "sentence" in general while "句话" is referring to a sentence in speech specifically.

[alanxoc3]

这个句子是什么意思？JK, 我明白!!!

[Charlimagnus]

这个句子意思什么 - any particular reason this structure would be incorrect?

[Cherry406522]

Will be correct if it is '这个句子的意思是什么?'

[Bloxlusion]

Yes, it would.

[Gabrielle145359]

You can't use that structure because 意思 is a noun not a verb.

[Y.R.H.]

It has to be 什么意思, that is just a set structure. Other way round does not work

[HedyHabra2]

The word ge was not among the choices to complete the sentence
"what does this sentence mean"

[HedyHabra2]

There is an error in the words in Chinese that are offered to choose from.
There should be a she ge (but instead, there is a a she ju)... not the fault of the person trying to reply

[HedyHabra2]

I cannot reply correctly with the words offered. there is a character missing