4 sentences for 旨 (zhǐ — aim)

1. 这种古老的仪式旨在祛邪避灾。

   zhè zhǒng gǔ​lǎo de yí​shì zhǐ zài qū xié bì zāi.

   This ancient ritual is intended to ward off evil and avoid disaster.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 该机构旨在培植新一代的艺术人才。

   gāi jī​gòu zhǐ zài péi​zhí xīn yī dài de yì​shù rén​cái.

   The organization aims to nurture a new generation of artistic talent.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 他写下这篇赋，旨在颂扬先辈的功德。

   tā xiě​xià zhè piān fù, zhǐ zài sòng​yáng xiān​bèi de gōng​dé.

   He wrote this rhapsody to praise the merits and virtues of his ancestors.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

4. 他此番前来，其旨不在叙旧，而在求助。

   tā cǐ fān qián​lái, qí zhǐ bù zài xù​jiù, ér zài qiú​zhù.

   His purpose for coming this time is not to reminisce, but to seek help.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary