宗旨 (zōng zhǐ) — how to say "purpose" in Chinese

宗旨

Purpose, guiding principle

noun

Character composition

宗

ancestor, purpose, school (of thought)

旨

purpose, meaning, decree

Radicals / Keys

宀

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

日

Sun

#72 · rì · 4 strokes

Collocations

办学宗旨

bàn xué zōng zhǐ

educational mission

服务宗旨

fú wù zōng zhǐ

service mission

根本宗旨

gēn běn zōng zhǐ

fundamental purpose

Examples

我们公司的宗旨是为客户提供最好的服务。

Our company's purpose is to provide the best service to customers.

这是我们的宗旨。

This is our guiding principle.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "purpose" in Chinese?

"purpose" in Chinese is 宗旨 (zōng zhǐ).

What does 宗旨 mean in English?

宗旨 (zōng zhǐ) means "Purpose, guiding principle".

How is 宗旨 pronounced?

It is pronounced zōng zhǐ (written as zong zhi, zongzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "purpose" in Chinese characters?

It is written 宗旨.

What HSK level is 宗旨?

宗旨 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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