意图

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HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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inadvertent

意图 means to intend; 无意 means to have no intention.

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purpose; aim; goal; target; objective

意图 is the intention behind an action, while 目的 is the goal or purpose.

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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.

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.

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

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我意图明天出发。

I intend to set off tomorrow.

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