Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English

Description

这个字常常用来说画的东西,比如地图或者图片。

This character is often used to refer to drawn things, such as maps or pictures.

它也可以表示想要做某件事。

It can also mean wanting to do something.

Meanings

picture; drawing; diagram

这张图很漂亮。

This picture is very beautiful.

map

我看图找路。

I look at the map to find the way.

to seek; to want (something)

他工作只图快乐。

He works just for happiness.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meant a drawn plan or map, later extended to "seek/plan".

  • Nuance

    as a verb 图 means to aim for or pursue, often something practical.

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