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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