Chinese word

宗旨

Pronunciation

Pinyinzōng zhǐ

Meaning

  • nounpurpose

Example

请把讲话的宗旨总结一下。qǐng bǎ jiǎng huà de zōng zhǐ zǒng jié yí xià

Please summarize the purpose of the speech.

Illustration for 宗旨 (purpose)

More examples

如果方案偏离了宗旨，就需要修改。rú guǒ fāng àn piān lí le zōng zhǐ jiù xū yào xiū gǎi

If the plan departs from the purpose, it needs to be revised.

Core concept

A guiding point that gathers what something is trying to achieve and say.

Common phrases

  • 文章的宗旨wén zhāng de zōng zhǐ

    purpose of the article

  • 偏离宗旨piān lí zōng zhǐ

    depart from the purpose

  • 坚持宗旨jiān chí zōng zhǐ

    stick to the purpose

Similar words

主旨zhú zhǐ: The main idea or purpose that a speech or piece of writing seeks to convey.
目的mù dì: The aim or goal that an action, plan, or speech seeks to achieve.
要点yào diǎn: An important point to notice in a long speech or piece of writing.

Definition in Chinese

指讲话、文章或行动所表达的中心目的和主要观点，即想要传达或实现的根本意思。zhǐ jiǎng huà wén zhāng huò xíng dòng suǒ biǎo dá de zhōng xīn mù dì hé zhǔ yào guān diǎn jí xiǎng yào chuán dá huò shí xiàn de gēn běn yì si

Word origin

宗 (zōng, "central or fundamental") + 旨 (zhǐ, "aim or key meaning") forms a compound for the fundamental aim and main message at the heart of communication or action.

Usage tips

  • This noun is useful when a conversation shifts from individual details to the larger aim behind a speech, article, or plan.

Other meanings

  • gistnoun

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