English–Chinese
“goal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmù biāo
Example
我的目标是每天学习一小时。wǒ de mù biāo shì měi tiān xué xí yì xiǎo shí
My goal is to study for an hour every day.
How to say “goal” in Chinese
“Goal” in Chinese is 目标 (mù biāo).
A finish point for effort where success can be measured instead of merely hoped for.
Example sentences with 目标
他的短期目标是通过下个月的考试。tā de duǎn qī mù biāo shì tōng guò xià gè yuè de kǎo shì
His short-term goal is to pass next month's exam.
Tips for using 目标
- For everyday speech, this word fits a concrete plan, whereas 目的 (mùdì, "purpose") usually identifies the reason or intended value behind an action.