의도
Something that you want and plan to do; an aim or purpose behind an action or statement.
Examples
3 of 5나쁜 의도는 없었어요.
I had no bad intentions.
정부는 정책의 의도를 분명히 설명해야 합니다.
The government must clearly explain the intention of the policy.
니 의도가 뭐야?
What's your intention?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ui' (mind) + 'Do' (plan); a plan in the mind.
Quick Quiz
상대방의 질문 ( )를 잘 파악해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의도
Examples
나쁜 의도는 없었어요.
everydayI had no bad intentions.
정부는 정책의 의도를 분명히 설명해야 합니다.
formalThe government must clearly explain the intention of the policy.
니 의도가 뭐야?
informalWhat's your intention?
필자의 의도를 분석하는 것이 독해의 핵심이다.
academicAnalyzing the author's intention is the key to reading comprehension.
우리는 고객의 구매 의도를 분석하고 있습니다.
businessWe are analyzing the customer's purchase intention.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
원래 의도와 다르게
differently from the original intention
의도치 않게
unintentionally
의도가 좋다
to have good intentions
Often Confused With
Mokjeok is the 'goal/destination', while Uido is the 'mental plan/purpose' behind a specific act.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS Reading to identify the 'writer's purpose'.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '의도' (intention) with '의도' (meaning/definition), though related.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ui' (mind) + 'Do' (plan); a plan in the mind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '의' (thought/mind) and '도' (to plan/draw).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
상대방의 질문 ( )를 잘 파악해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 의도
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