意向

yìxiàng

noun HSK 7-9 #19,057

Meanings

Literally 'intention-direction' - inclination or intention

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.

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.

意 yì

向 xiàng