目的 (mù dì) — purpose, goal, aim
Definition
目的 (mùdì) is the 'purpose' behind an action — why someone does something. 目标 (mùbiāo) is the 'goal' or 'target' you aim to reach; 用意 is a hidden intention.
noun
purposegoalaim
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 目的。Tā xué xí de mù dì shì dāng yì míng yī shēng.His purpose in studying is to become a doctor.
- 目的。Zhè cì huì yì de mù dì yǐ jīng xiě qīng chǔ le.The purpose of this meeting has been clearly written.
- 目的。Wǒ men wèi le tóng yí gè mù dì yì qǐ nǔ lì.We work together for the same goal.
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