旨在 zhǐzài to have as its purpose
to have as its purpose; to be intended to; to aim to (do something)
How to remember 旨在: 旨 purpose + 在 at = to have as its purpose.
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How it is used
- To aim to / be intended to - 该计划旨在减少污染 (gāi jìhuà zhǐzài jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn) the plan aims to cut pollution.
- Formal, written; introduces the purpose of a policy, project, or measure. Followed by a verb phrase. Common in official and academic prose.