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    Referring to 'purpose' or 'goal' with 目的 (mùdì)

    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 目的

    Explanation

    The noun 目的 (mùdì) means 'purpose,' 'goal,' or 'aim.' It describes the reason behind an action or the intended outcome. For example, 你的目的是什么？ means 'What is your purpose?'

    Examples

    • 你来找我的目的是什么？

      Nǐ lái zhǎo wǒ de mùdì shì shénme?

      What is your purpose in coming to see me?

    • 学习的目的不只是为了考试。

      Xuéxí de mùdì bù zhǐ shì wèile kǎoshì.

      The purpose of studying is not just for exams.

    • 他做这件事的目的很简单，就是想帮忙。

      Tā zuò zhè jiàn shì de mùdì hěn jiǎndān, jiù shì xiǎng bāngmáng.

      His purpose in doing this is simple — he just wants to help.

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