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    Expressing "aimed at" or "targeting" with 针对 (zhēnduì)

    Purpose & Reason
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    针对 + Target + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    针对 (zhēnduì) means "aimed at," "targeting," or "in response to." It is used to indicate that an action or measure is directed at a specific target or situation. It functions as a preposition and is commonly found in formal or news-style Chinese.

    Examples

    • 这项政策是针对中小企业制定的。

      zhè xiàng zhèngcè shì zhēnduì zhōngxiǎo qǐyè zhìdìng de.

      This policy was formulated specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    • 针对大家提出的问题，我们做了详细的解答。

      zhēnduì dàjiā tíchū de wèntí, wǒmen zuò le xiángxì de jiědá.

      In response to the questions everyone raised, we provided detailed answers.

    • 医生针对他的病情制定了治疗方案。

      yīshēng zhēnduì tā de bìngqíng zhìdìng le zhìliáo fāng'àn.

      The doctor developed a treatment plan tailored to his condition.

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