目的
mùdìTraditional: 目的
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Translation
purpose, aim, goal
Word origin
A compound of 目 (mù, eye), here in the sense of a thing fixed upon, and 的 (dì, target or mark). Together they name the end one is aiming at.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 目 (mù, eye or target) + 的 (dì, mark)
Stroke order
目
的
Examples
？
What is your purpose in coming here?
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Our aim is to help others.
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He achieved his goal.
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The destination of this trip is Paris.
语言沟。
The purpose of learning a language is communication.
目的 (mù dì) means purpose, aim or goal. It refers to the reason or end behind an action.
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