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意图不清

yìtú bù qīng
adjective phrase★Intermediate💡 unclear intention
formal

Lacking clarity or transparency in one's purpose or motives.

这份合同的条款意图不清,容易引起误解。

The terms of this contract have unclear intentions, easily leading to misunderstandings.

她的回答意图不清,我们无法确定她是否同意。

Her answer lacks clarity in intention, leaving us unable to determine if she agrees.

💡

Commonly used in legal, business, or interpersonal contexts to describe ambiguous motives or unclear goals.

Collocations

意图不清的表述unclear expression of intention意图不清的政策policy with unclear intentions意图不清的行为action with unclear motives

Synonyms

含糊其辞模棱两可不明确

Antonyms

意图明确目的清晰

Related Phrases

故意含糊其辞phrase
deliberately vague
动机不明phrase
motive unclear

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Ambiguity in Communication

When drafting formal documents or giving instructions, explicitly state your intention to prevent misunderstandings. For example, 'The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Q3 sales targets.'

⚡Gold Rule

Clarity in Professional Writing

In business or legal contexts, always ensure your intentions are clear. Ambiguity can lead to disputes, misinterpretations, or legal challenges.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '意图' (intention/purpose) and '不清' (unclear). The phrase emerged in modern Chinese as a concise way to describe ambiguity in motives or goals, particularly in formal or professional contexts.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to critique decisions, statements, or actions where the underlying purpose or motive is deliberately obscured or poorly articulated. Common in legal documents, corporate communications, or political discourse.

Word Breakdown

意图
intention/purpose
root
+
不清
unclear
root
汉英词典

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