yì tú
intention
The Chinese word for 'intention' is '意图'. It is often used to refer to a person's plan or objective. For example, '他的意图是什么?' translates to 'What is his intention?'. It is used contextually in the same way as the English word 'intention' and is common in both spoken and written Chinese.
tā de yìtú shì shénme?
What is his intention?
This sentence is a question asking about someone's intention or purpose for doing something.
wǒ kàn chū nǐ de yìtú le.
I see your intention.
This sentence expresses that the speaker understands the listener's intention or purpose.
zhè shì nǐ de yìtú ma?
Is this your intention?
This sentence is a question inquiring about the listener's intention or purpose.
nǐ bùnéng wùjiě wǒ de yìtú.
You can't misunderstand my intention.
This sentence implies that the listener shouldn't misinterpret the speaker's intention.
wǒmen míngbái nín de yìtú.
We understand your intention.
This sentence shows that the speakers know and understand the listener's intention.
tā wúyì zhōng zhǎnxiàn chū tā de yìtú.
She unintentionally revealed her intention.
This sentence indicates that a woman revealed her intention without meaning to.
tā shìtú yǐncáng tā de yìtú.
He tried to hide his intention.
This sentence suggests that someone is trying to conceal or cover up his intention.
nǐ de yìtú zài nǐ de xíngdòng zhōng qīngxī kějiàn.
Your intention is clearly visible in your actions.
This sentence means that the listener's intention can be clearly identified through their actions.
tā de yìtú fēicháng míngxiǎn.
His intention is very obvious.
This sentence indicates that a person's intention is very clear or noticeable.
yìtú hǎo de rén bù yídìng zuò chū hǎo shì.
People with good intentions don't necessarily do good things.
This sentence means that just because someone has good intentions does not mean they will definitely carry out good actions.