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

HSK 1

我不明白他的意图。

Wǒ bù míngbai tā de yìtú.

I don't understand his intention.

HSK 6

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 or 打算 are more common.

Stroke Order

意 yì

图 tú