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    Referring to "intention" with 意图 (yìtú) as a noun

    Actions & Events
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    表达 + 意图

    Explanation

    The noun 意图 (yìtú) means "intention" or "intent" and refers to the purpose or plan behind someone's actions. It is frequently used in legal, political, and formal contexts to describe premeditated goals. For example, 针对ICE的意图 means "intentions directed at ICE." It can also function as a verb meaning "to intend."

    Examples

    • 法院正在调查嫌疑人的真实意图。

      fǎyuàn zhèngzài diàochá xiányírén de zhēnshí yìtú.

      The court is investigating the suspect's true intentions.

    • 他的意图很明显，就是想拖延时间。

      tā de yìtú hěn míngxiǎn, jiù shì xiǎng tuōyán shíjiān.

      His intention is very obvious — he just wants to stall for time.

    • 我们无法判断对方的意图是否友善。

      wǒmen wúfǎ pànduàn duìfāng de yìtú shìfǒu yǒushàn.

      We cannot determine whether the other party's intentions are friendly.

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