意图

意圖

yìtú

noun HSK 7-9 #5,574

Meanings

1 intention
2 intent
3 purpose

Characters

thought; intention

Literally 'intention-plan' — intent or purpose

Examples

我不明白他的意图。

Wǒ bùmíng bai tā de yìtú.

I don't understand his intention.

警方正在调查犯罪意图。

Jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá fànzuì yìtú.

The police are investigating criminal intent.

Tips

usage

意图 often carries a slightly negative or suspicious connotation, implying hidden or questionable motives. For neutral 'intention', 目的 (mùdì) or 打算 (dǎsuàn) are more common.

Stroke Order

意 yì

图 tú