旨意 (zhǐ yì) — decree; official order; will; intention
Definition
A formal noun for an official 'decree' or stated 'intention/will' — typically from a superior such as an emperor, parent, or organization. Much more formal than ordinary words for 'order' or 'intention'.
noun
decreeofficial orderwillintention
Examples
- 旨意。Huáng dì de zhǐ yì wú rén gǎn wéi kàng.No one dared to disobey the emperor's decree.
- 旨意。Tā gēn jù fù qīn shēng qián de zhǐ yì chǔ lǐ le yí chǎn.He handled the inheritance according to his father's will.
- 旨意。Zhè fèn wén jiàn dài biǎo le gōng sī de zuì zhōng zhǐ yì.This document represents the company's final intention.
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