yì​zhǐ

intention

  • created sense approved 意旨 · yì​zhǐ · intention — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    意旨

    yì​zhǐ

    intention

    an intention, wish, or will, typically from a person or group with high status; something one is expected to follow

    意 (literal) → 意 · yì · desire 旨 (literal) → 旨 · zhǐ · aim

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  • created sense approved 意旨 · yì​zhǐ · main idea — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    意旨

    yì​zhǐ

    main idea

    the central meaning or core intent of a piece of writing or creative work

    意 (literal) → 意 · yì · meaning 旨 (literal) → 旨 · zhǐ · aim

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  • created sense approved 意旨 · yì​zhǐ · to signify — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    意旨

    yì​zhǐ

    to signify

    (formal) to signify or mean

    意 (literal) → 意 · yì · meaning 旨 (literal) → 旨 · zhǐ · aim

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