目的 (mùdì) — purpose; objective; aim
HSK 4 | noun | the purpose, objective, or aim behind an action
目的 (mùdì)
目的 means the purpose, objective, or aim of an action, describing the intended goal behind doing something.
Meanings
- [noun] purpose; objective; aim; the intended result or goal of an action
Example Sentences
我们学习的目的是为了增长知识。 Wǒmen xuéxí de mùdì shì wèile zēngzhǎng zhīshì. The purpose of our learning is to increase knowledge.
他此行的目的是拜访老朋友。 Tā cǐ xíng de mùdì shì bàifǎng lǎo péngyǒu. The purpose of his trip is to visit old friends.
做任何事情都要有明确的目的。 Zuò rènhé shìqíng dōu yào yǒu míngquè de mùdì. Doing anything requires a clear purpose.
这项政策的目的是保护环境。 Zhè xiàng zhèngcè de mùdì shì bǎohù huánjìng. The objective of this policy is to protect the environment.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 明确目的 | clear objective |
| 达到目的 | to achieve the objective |
| 以...为目的 | with the purpose of... |
| 最终目的 | ultimate goal |
Usage Notes
目的 refers to the intended reason or goal behind an action, often expressed as 目的是 (the purpose is). The common structure 以...为目的 means "with the aim of." 目的 is more formal than 目标 (target/goal), which is more measurable and concrete.
Memory Hook
目 means "eye" and 地 means "place": your 目的 is the place your eye is fixed on, the point you are aiming at.