Writing
企图 (qǐ tú) — how to say "to attempt" in Chinese
企图
To attempt, to intend
verb · noun
Character composition
企
enterprise, to strive
图
plan, diagram, picture
Radicals / Keys
囗
Enclosure
#31 · wéi · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
企图逃跑
qǐ tú táo pǎo
attempt to escape
不良企图
bù liáng qǐ tú
bad intentions
企图掩盖
qǐ tú yǎn gài
attempt to cover up
Examples
警察发现了他企图偷东西的计划。
The police discovered his plan to attempt to steal things.
他企图逃跑。
He attempted to escape.
Frequently asked questions
Attempt meaning in Chinese
"to attempt" in Chinese is 企图 (qǐ tú).
What does 企图 mean in English?
企图 (qǐ tú) means "To attempt, to intend".
How is 企图 pronounced?
It is pronounced qǐ tú (written as qi tu, qitu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to attempt" in Chinese characters?
It is written 企图: 企 has 6 strokes, 图 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 企图?
企图 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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