旨 zhǐ purpose
aim; intention; purpose; will; imperial decree
How it came to be
会意 · Meaning + meaning
Two or more parts whose meanings together make the new meaning.
The oldest form shows a spoon for eating or drinking something delicious.
用法
- Formal noun for aim or purpose: 宗旨 (zōngzhǐ) guiding aim, 主旨 (zhǔzhǐ) main point/gist.
- As a verb-like 旨在 (zhǐzài), 'aims to': 本活动旨在推广阅读 (běn huódòng zhǐzài tuīguǎng yuèdú) this event aims to promote reading. Written register only.