宗旨

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Meaning and Usage

The word 宗旨 (zōngzhǐ) refers to the fundamental purpose, aim, or guiding principle of an organization, group, or activity. It is often used in formal contexts such as company missions, organizational goals, or ideological principles.

Common Collocations

  • 公司宗旨 (company's objective): used to describe a business's core mission.
  • 组织宗旨 (organization's purpose): highlights the main goal of a group.
  • 宗旨 (keep the objective in mind): emphasizes the importance of remembering the guiding principle.

Usage Notes

When using 宗旨, speakers imply a clear, often official or formal, guiding principle rather than a casual or personal goal. It is more abstract than just a simple aim and usually relates to collective or institutional purposes. Avoid confusing 宗旨 with 目的 (mùdì), which can mean 'purpose' or 'goal' but is more general and less formal.

Register and Tone

宗旨 is formal and commonly found in written language, official documents, speeches, and professional settings. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing formal topics.

Example Sentences

The company's objective is to provide the highest quality service to

The objective of this organization is to promote cultural exchange.

We must always keep in mind the team's objective to achieve our common