No. 430 in Chinese
目的
"Purpose" or "goal."
In a sentence
我们学习的目的是什么？
What is our purpose for studying?
In this sentence, "目的" refers to the goal or purpose of an activity, specifically studying, showing its use in expressing objectives.
他的目的很明确，就是完成这项任务。
His purpose is very clear, which is to complete this task.
Here, "目的" indicates a clear intent or goal, relating to personal aspirations or plans.
旅游的目的是放松自己，体验不同的文化。
The purpose of traveling is to relax oneself and experience different cultures.
In this example, "目的" describes the broader intention or objective behind an action, in this case, traveling.
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