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意向

yìxiàng
noun HSK 7-9 #19,057

Meanings

  1. 1 intention
  2. 2 inclination
  3. 3 interest (in doing something)

Characters

意
yì
thought; intention
向
xiàng
direction; inclination
Literally 'intention-direction' - inclination or intention

Examples

HSK 3
你有留学的意向吗？
Nǐ yǒu liúxué de yìxiàng ma?
Do you have any intention of studying abroad?
HSK 7-9
双方签署了合作意向书。
Shuāngfāng qiānshǔ le hézuò yìxiàngshū.
Both parties signed a letter of intent for cooperation.

Tips

usage
意向 is more formal than 打算 and often used in business/legal contexts. 意向书 is a 'letter of intent' - a common term in business negotiations.

Stroke Order

意 yì
向 xiàng