意向

yìxiàng

noun HSK 7 #19,057

Meanings

1 intention
2 inclination
3 interest (in doing something)

Characters

thought; intention

direction; inclination

Literally 'intention-direction' — inclination or intention

Examples

双方签署了合作意向书。

Shuāngfāng qiānshǔ le hézuò yìxiàngshū.

Both parties signed a letter of intent for cooperation.

你有留学的意向吗？

Nǐ yǒu liúxué de yìxiàng ma?

Do you have any intention of studying abroad?

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

意 yì

向 xiàng