mean的名词是meaning。
n.(声音、文字、信号等传递的)意义，意思;(想要表达的)意义;真正重要性;价值
adj.有意义的意味深长的;有所企图的
v.表示…的意思;意思是;本意是;打算;意欲;有…的目的
Unsure of the meaning of this remark, Ryle chose to remain silent
由于不确定这句话究竟是什么意思，赖尔选择了保持沉默。
Art has real meaning when it helps people to understand themselves.
当艺术有助于人们了解自身的时候才有真正的意义。
The meaning is still obscure to me.
我对这意义还很模糊。