Basic Meaning
n
This sense covers all visual representations created through drawing or design, like 地图 (map), 蓝图 (blueprint), 插图 (illustration).
picture; diagram; map
用绘画表现出来的形象。
Sentences:
- 这本书的插图很精美。The illustrations in this book are exquisite.
- 他用手机地图找到了那个地方。He used the mobile map to find that place.
v
Used to express the act of pursuing or striving for something, often in a neutral or strategic sense, as in 图谋 (to scheme) or 力图 (to strive).
to seek; to aim for
谋求;谋取;想要得到。
Words:
图谋力图唯利是图图财害命
Sentences:
- 公司力图扩大市场份额。The company strives to expand its market share.
- 他一直图谋改革这个部门的制度。He has been scheming to reform the department's system.
v
This sense has a negative connotation of selfish desire or seeking petty gains, as in 图名 (to desire fame) or 图利 (to desire profit).
to desire; to covet; to look for an advantage
希望得到,贪图。
Words:
图省事图财害命图名图利
Synonyms:
贪谋
Antonyms:
舍予
Sentences:
- 不要总是图省事,要认真检查。Don't always look for the easy way out; check carefully.
n
Refers to a strategy or a grand, long-term plan, often found in formal contexts or idioms, like 宏图 (grand plan) or 大展宏图 (to realize one's grand ambition).
plan; scheme; grand ambition
计谋;计划。
Words:
宏图良图大展宏图
Sentences:
- 他毕业后终于可以大展宏图了。After graduation, he can finally realize his grand ambitions.
Writing & Component
Radical囗
Structureenclosed
Stroke Count8
Strokes丨𠃍丿㇇㇏丶丶一
