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The word "目的" is formed by combining the character "目", meaning "eye" or "to look", with "的", which here denotes "target" or "bullseye". Literally, this creates the concept of "the target of the eye", which through metaphorical extension came to mean "purpose" or "goal" as that which one focuses on or aims to attain.

Example Sentences Hide

我每天去公园散步。

Wǒ měitiān qù gōngyuán sànbù.

I go for a walk in the park every day.

他学习的目的是通过考试。

Tā xuéxí de mùdì shì tōngguò kǎoshì.

The purpose of his studies is to pass the exam.

我们的目的地是山顶的寺庙。

Wǒmen de mùdìdì shì shāndǐng de sìmiào.

Our destination is the temple at the mountain peak.

这次会议的主要目的是讨论未来的计划。

Zhè cì huìyì de zhǔyào mùdì shì tǎolùn wèilái de jìhuà.

The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss future plans.

他怀着明确的目的性撰写了这份报告。

Tā huáizhe míngquè de mùdìxìng zhuànxiě le zhè fèn bàogào.

He wrote this report with a clear sense of purpose.

Word Definition - 目的

mù dì purpose; aim; goal; target; objective

Individual Character Details

目 mù
的 de, dī, dí, dì