意
图

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The word "意图" is formed by combining the character "意", meaning "intention" or "meaning", with the character "图", meaning "plan" or "diagram". This compound directly merges the concept of purpose from "意" with the notion of a scheme from "图", resulting in the integrated meaning of "intention" or "purpose".

Example Sentences Hide

他的意图很明显。

Tā de yìtú hěn míngxiǎn.

His intention is very clear.

我明白你的意图。

Wǒ míngbái nǐ de yìtú.

I understand your intention.

他意图欺骗我们。

Tā yìtú qīpiàn wǒmen.

He intends to deceive us.

她的意图是帮助大家。

Tā de yìtú shì bāngzhù dàjiā.

Her intention is to help everyone.

我们必须弄清楚他的真实意图。

Wǒmen bìxū nòng qīngchǔ tā de zhēnshí yìtú.

We must figure out his real intention.

Word Definition - 意图

yì tú intent; intention; to intend

Individual Character Details

意 yì
图 tú