The symbol means "a period of time" you use it to make the word week. It could mean a phase by its self.
You say it like QI in a flat tone at the top of your range.
It does not mean Hope at all.
It is not a bad sign.
I hope that helps.
Jan 07, 2008
No clue by: Lingo
Not sure how many native Chinese / Mandarin speakers are in the house. If you have a China Town or small Chinese community I would get my ass down there and ask the friendly grocery store owner what it means! Who knows it could mean 'hopeless' as in 'loser'. Much is lost in translation.
