意图

yì tú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. intent
2. intention
3. to intend

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无意 wú yì 无意 wú yì inadvertent 意图 means to intend; 无意 means to have no intention.: inadvertent

Related words

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• 目的 mù dì 目的 mù dì purpose; aim; goal; target; objective 意图 is the intention behind an action, while 目的 is the goal or purpose.: purpose; aim; goal; target; objective

Synonyms

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• 打算 dǎ suàn 打算 dǎ suàn to plan 意图 and 打算 both mean intention, but 意图 is more formal and often refers to a deeper motive, while 打算 is more about a plan or intent to act.: to plan

Usage notes

Common mistakes

意图 is often followed by a verb phrase (意图+V), not directly by a noun. Avoid saying 我的意图旅行; use 我意图旅行 or 我的意图是旅行.

Formality

意图 is more formal than 打算 and is commonly used in legal, official, or analytical contexts.

Example Sentences

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我 意图 明天出发。

I intend to set off tomorrow.

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Words Containing 意图

• 示意图 示意图 shì yì tú: sketch

Child Words of 意图

• 图 图 tú: diagram
• 意 意 yì: idea