intention; purpose; motive
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
intention; purpose; motive
neutralRefers to the underlying purpose, motive, or aim behind an action, statement, or behavior. Often used to question or clarify why someone did something.
Wǒ我
shuō说
zhè这
fān番
huà话
de的
yòng用
yì意
，
zhǐ只
shì是
xiǎng想
quàn劝
quan劝
tā他
。
My intention in saying this was simply to persuade him.
Tā他
de的
yòng用
yì意
hěn很
míng明
xiǎn显
，
jiù就
shì是
xiǎng想
ràng让
nǐ你
lí离
kāi开
。
His intention is obvious—he just wants you to leave.
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Wǒ我
bù不
míng明
bái白
nǐ你
zhè这
yàng样
zuò做
shì是
shén什
me么
yòng用
yì意
。
I don't understand what your intention is in doing this.
Zhè这
fèn份
lǐ礼
wù物
de的
yòng用
yì意
shì是
biǎo表
dá达
wǒ我
men们
de的
gǎn感
xiè谢
。
The purpose of this gift is to express our gratitude.