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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing aiming to with 旨在 (zhǐzài)

    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Action + 旨在 + Goal/Purpose

    Explanation

    旨在 (zhǐzài) means "to aim at" or "to be intended to." It is used to express the purpose or goal behind an action, policy, or plan. This is a formal expression most commonly found in news articles, official documents, and academic writing.

    Examples

    • 这项政策旨在缩小城乡之间的收入差距。

      zhè xiàng zhèngcè zhǐ zài suōxiǎo chéngxiāng zhījiān de shōurù chājù.

      This policy aims to narrow the income gap between urban and rural areas.

    • 该计划旨在帮助更多年轻人找到工作。

      gāi jìhuà zhǐ zài bāngzhù gèng duō niánqīngrén zhǎodào gōngzuò.

      This plan aims to help more young people find jobs.

    • 新法规旨在保护消费者的合法权益。

      xīn fǎguī zhǐ zài bǎohù xiāofèizhě de héfǎ quányì.

      The new regulations aim to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

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