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目标 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
目标mùbiāotargetHSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #759, Medium
目标mùbiāogoalHSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #759, Medium
目标mùbiāoobjectiveHSK 4, n, 14 strokes, rank #759, Medium
mùbiāo(mu4biao1)mu biao T4
  1. 1target
  2. 2goal
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March 24, 2026

目标(目標)mùbiāo(mu4biao1)

目标 (mùbiāo) refers to a target, goal, or objective that one aims to achieve. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts, such as setting goals for education, career, or projects. The term emphasizes the importance of having a clear focus and direction in one's endeavors.

Strokes14Frequency#759DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, setting and achieving goals is often tied to concepts of diligence and perseverance. The importance of having clear objectives is reflected in traditional teachings that emphasize hard work and determination.

Memory Tip

Think of 目标 (mùbiāo) as 'moo' (like a cow) aiming for a 'bowl' of hay. The cow is focused on its target, just like you should be on your goals. The components '目' (eye) and '标' (mark) suggest that you are eyeing a specific mark or target.

Meanings of 目标

mùbiāo(mu4biao1)
1target
2goal
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About 目标

目标Simplified
目標Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#759Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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目标 (mùbiāo) vs 目的 (mùdì) — use 目标 when referring specifically to a target or goal to achieve, while 目的 emphasizes the reason or purpose behind an action.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 目标 with similar words like 计划 (jìhuà), which means 'plan.' 目标 is often used in more formal contexts, such as business or academic settings. Common collocations include '设定目标' (shèdìng mùbiāo - to set a goal) and '实现目标' (shíxiàn mùbiāo - to achieve a goal).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 目标 connects with other words related to planning and achievement, like 计划 (jìhuà - plan) and 成就 (chéngjiù - achievement). Students should focus on using 目标 in various contexts to express their personal and professional aspirations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 目标 with similar terms. For example, saying '我的计划是...' (Wǒ de jìhuà shì...) when they actually mean to express a target can lead to confusion. It’s essential to use 目标 when you want to emphasize the goal itself.

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Component Characters

目mùeye
HSK 15 strokes目
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标biāothe topmost branches of a tree
HSK 79 strokes木
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How to say target in Chinese

“target” in Chinese is目标mùbiāo

目标 (mùbiāo) refers to a target, goal, or objective that one aims to achieve. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts, such as setting goals for education, career, or projects. The term emphasizes the importance of having a clear focus and direction in one's endeavors.

When to use 目标

Be careful not to confuse 目标 with similar words like 计划 (jìhuà), which means 'plan.' 目标 is often used in more formal contexts, such as business or academic settings. Common collocations include '设定目标' (shèdìng mùbiāo - to set a goal) and '实现目标' (shíxiàn mùbiāo - to achieve a goal).

目标 or something close to it

目标 (mùbiāo) vs 目的 (mùdì) — use 目标 when referring specifically to a target or goal to achieve, while 目的 emphasizes the reason or purpose behind an action.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 目标 with similar terms. For example, saying '我的计划是...' (Wǒ de jìhuà shì...) when they actually mean to express a target can lead to confusion. It’s essential to use 目标 when you want to emphasize the goal itself.

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Grammar Patterns of 目标

目标 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我极不赞成你试图达成的____。

I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve.

Example Sentences for 目标 (10)

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我极不赞成你试图达成的目标。

wǒ jí bù zàn chéng nǐ shì tú dá chéng de mù biāo。

I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve.
2
他们最终的目标是为匈牙利建立起市场经济体制。

tā mén zuì zhōng de mù biāo shì wéi xiōng yá lì jiàn lì qǐ shì cháng jīng jì tǐ zhì。

Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary.
3
他们的目标是尽可能提高牛奶产量。

tā mén de mù biāo shì jìn kě néng tí gāo niú nǎi chǎn liáng。

Their aim will be to produce as much milk as possible.
4
本次初步会议的目标是澄清这些问题。

běn cì chū bù huì yì de mù biāo shì chéng qīng zhè xiē wèn tí。

The aim of this initial meeting is to clarify the issues.
5
我干脆利落地击球，命中了目标。

wǒ gān cuì lì luò dì jī qiú， ， mìng zhōng le mù。

I struck the ball cleanly and my shot was on target.
6
这是完全对立的目标之间的正面冲突。

zhè shì wán quán duì lì de mù biāo zhī jiān de zhèng miàn chōng tū。

This was a straight conflict of directly opposed aims.
7
他漠然而漫无目标地注视着不远处。

tā mò rán ér màn wú mù biāo dì zhù shì zháo bù yuǎn chǔ。

He stares detachedly into the middle distance, towards nothing in particular.
8
在海战中目标就是击沉敌船。

zài hǎi zhàn zhōng mù biāo jiù shì jī chén dí chuán。

In a naval battle your aim is to sink the enemy's ship.
9
在壁球场上他的主要目标就是击败我。

zài bì qiú cháng shàng tā de zhǔ yào mù biāo jiù shì jī bài wǒ。

In the squash court his chief aim is to flatten me.
10
我们仍然有可能赶在最后期限前达成目标。

wǒ mén réng rán yǒu kě néng gǎn zài zuì hòu qī xiàn qián dá chéng mù biāo。

We were still right on target for our deadline.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 目标

You can say, '我的目标是学习中文' (Wǒ de mùbiāo shì xuéxí zhōngwén), which means 'My goal is to learn Chinese.'

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