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    Expressing "to intend" with 有意 (yǒuyì)

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 有意 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    有意 (yǒuyì) means "to intend," "to have the intention of," or "to be willing to." It indicates a deliberate desire or plan to do something. It is commonly used in formal and news contexts, often followed by 通过 (through) or a verb phrase describing the intended action.

    Examples

    • 听说他有意竞选下一届的学生会主席。

      tīngshuō tā yǒuyì jìngxuǎn xià yī jiè de xuéshēnghuì zhǔxí.

      I heard he intends to run for student council president in the next term.

    • 这家公司有意扩大在亚洲市场的业务。

      zhè jiā gōngsī yǒuyì kuòdà zài yàzhōu shìchǎng de yèwù.

      This company intends to expand its business in the Asian market.

    • 如果你有意加入我们的团队，可以随时联系我。

      rúguǒ nǐ yǒuyì jiārù wǒmen de tuánduì, kěyǐ suíshí liánxì wǒ.

      If you're interested in joining our team, feel free to contact me anytime.

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