图 (tú) — (noun) picture, drawing, chart, map; (verb) to seek, to pursue, to scheme for
Definition
Most often the everyday noun 'picture / drawing / chart / map' (一张图). As a verb, 图 means 'to seek or scheme for' (often with a negative edge, like 图方便) — note 企图 is the more negative 'plot/attempt' sense.
noun
picturedrawingchartmap
verb
to seekto pursueto scheme for
Measure word · 张
Examples
- 图。Zhè zhāng tú hěn piào liang.This picture is very beautiful.
- 图。Tā tú de shì fāng biàn.What he seeks is convenience.
- 图，。Bié tú pián yi, zhì liàng bù hǎo.Don't go for a cheap deal — the quality is bad.
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