宗旨 (zōng zhǐ) — aim, purpose, objective
Definition
宗旨 is a formal word for the guiding 'aim' or 'mission' of an organization, policy, or plan — broader than 目标 ('concrete goal'). More written than 目的 ('purpose').
noun
aimpurposeobjective
Examples
- 宗旨。Huì yì de zōng zhǐ shì tǎo lùn wèi lái de fā zhǎn jì huà.The purpose of the meeting is to discuss future development plans.
- 宗旨。Zhè xiàng zhèng cè de zōng zhǐ shì bǎo hù huán jìng.The aim of this policy is to protect the environment.
- 宗旨。Tā men chuàng bàn zhè ge xué xiào de zōng zhǐ shì péi yǎng rén cái.Their goal in founding this school is to cultivate talent.
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