目的 mù dì — purpose; goal

目的
mù dì

Characters: 目 · 的

Definitions

  1. purpose; goal

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. purpose
  2. aim
  3. goal
  4. target
  5. objective

zdic(汉典)

  1. 行动和努力最终要达到的地点或境界
  2. 奋斗的目标

ExtDict

  1. 所追求的目标
  2. 想达到的境地。

Examples

  • 你做这件事的目的是什么?

    What is your purpose in doing this?

  • 他绕了半天,终于说出了此行的目的。

    After beating around the bush, he finally stated his purpose for the trip.

  • 明确目的,才能高效。

    Only with a clear purpose can one work efficiently.