企图

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 企图 (qǐtú) means "to attempt" or "to try to do something," often with a sense of planning or scheming. It is frequently used in contexts where the attempt may be secretive, ambitious, or even illicit.

Common Contexts

企图 is often used in news reports or formal speech to describe attempts to commit crimes or other serious actions, such as 企图 (attempt to escape) or 企图 (attempt to commit a crime).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 企图逃避 (attempt to evade): used when someone tries to avoid responsibility or consequences.
  • 企图抢劫 (attempt to rob): common in crime-related contexts.
  • 企图通过 (attempt to pass/achieve by means of): often followed by a method or means.

Nuances

企图 often implies a deliberate and sometimes secretive plan, distinguishing it from more neutral verbs like 尝试 (chángshì, to try). It can carry a negative connotation, especially in legal or moral contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 企图 with 试图 (shìtú), which also means "to attempt" but is more neutral and less formal. 企图 often suggests a stronger intention or a more serious plan.

Example Sentences

He attempted to evade responsibility, but was eventually found out.

The police uncovered a criminal gang attempting to rob a bank.

He attempted to improve his exam scores by cheating, but was caught by the