Traditional Chinese - Goals

我的主要目標是___。

Wǒ de zhǔyào mùbiāo shì ___.

My main goal is to ___.

Meaning: 我的主要目標是___。 (Wǒ de zhǔyào mùbiāo shì ___.) means “My main goal is to ___.”

When to use: Use it when you want to clearly state your biggest or most important goal.

我想更擅長___。

Wǒ xiǎng gèng shàncháng ___.

I want to get better at ___.

Meaning: 我想更擅長___。 (Wǒ xiǎng gèng shàncháng ___.) means “I want to get better at ___.”

When to use: Use it for skills or abilities you want to improve.

Tip: Use 擅長 (shàncháng) with a skill or ability, not just any random object.

我正在為___努力。

Wǒ zhèngzài wèi ___ nǔlì.

I'm working on ___.

Meaning: 我正在為___努力。 (Wǒ zhèngzài wèi ___ nǔlì.) means “I’m working on ___.”

When to use: Use it when the blank is a goal, result, or outcome you are trying to reach.

Tip: 為 (wèi) points to the goal or purpose. For a daily action, 我今年在努力___ (Wǒ jīnnián zài nǔlì ___) may sound more natural.

我希望有一天可以___。

Wǒ xīwàng yǒu yì tiān kěyǐ ___。

I hope to ___ someday.

Meaning: 我希望有一天可以___。 (Wǒ xīwàng yǒu yì tiān kěyǐ ___.) means “I hope to ___ someday.”

When to use: Use it for a long-term personal hope or dream that may happen later.

我以後想___。

Wǒ yǐhòu xiǎng ___。

I'd like to ___ in the future.

Meaning: 我以後想___。 (Wǒ yǐhòu xiǎng ___.) means “I’d like to ___ in the future.”

When to use: Use it as a short, spoken way to talk about future ambitions or plans.

我今年在努力___。

Wǒ jīnnián zài nǔlì ___。

This year, I'm trying to ___.

Meaning: 我今年在努力___。 (Wǒ jīnnián zài nǔlì ___.) means “This year, I’m trying to ___.”

When to use: Use it for a goal or habit you are actively working on this year.

我需要___，這樣才能___。

Wǒ xūyào ___，zhèyàng cái néng ___。

I need to ___ so I can ___.

Meaning: 我需要___，這樣才能___。 (Wǒ xūyào ___，zhèyàng cái néng ___.) means “I need to ___ so I can ___.”

When to use: Use it to explain why one action is necessary for reaching a goal.

你接下來有什麼打算？

Nǐ jiēxiàlái yǒu shénme dǎsuàn?

What are you hoping to do next?

Meaning: 你接下來有什麼打算？ (Nǐ jiēxiàlái yǒu shénme dǎsuàn?) means “What are you hoping to do next?”

When to use: Use it to ask someone about their next plans, goals, or direction.

我還沒決定，但我對___有興趣。

Wǒ hái méi juédìng, dàn wǒ duì ___ yǒu xìngqù。

I haven't decided yet, but I'm interested in ___.

Meaning: 我還沒決定，但我對___有興趣。 (Wǒ hái méi juédìng, dàn wǒ duì ___ yǒu xìngqù.) means “I haven’t decided yet, but I’m interested in ___.”

When to use: Use it when your goal or choice is still open, but you have an area of interest.

我的夢想是___。

Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì ___.

My dream is to ___.

Meaning: 我的夢想是___。 (Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì ___.) means “My dream is to ___.”

When to use: Use it to share a personal dream or aspiration.

我計畫___，在___以前完成。

Wǒ jìhuà ___, zài ___ yǐqián wánchéng.

I'm planning to ___ by ___.

Meaning: 我計畫___，在___以前完成。 (Wǒ jìhuà ___, zài ___ yǐqián wánchéng.) means “I’m planning to ___ by ___.”

When to use: Use it when you have both a planned goal and a target deadline.

Tip: Put the deadline after 在 (zài) and before 以前 (yǐqián): 在六月以前 (zài liù yuè yǐqián), “before/by June.”

我的下一步是___。

Wǒ de xià yí bù shì ___.

My next step is to ___.

Meaning: 我的下一步是___。 (Wǒ de xià yí bù shì ___.) means “My next step is to ___.”

When to use: Use it to describe the next action you will take toward a goal.

我現在把重心放在___。

Wǒ xiànzài bǎ zhòngxīn fàng zài ___.

Right now, I'm focusing on ___.

Meaning: 我現在把重心放在___。 (Wǒ xiànzài bǎ zhòngxīn fàng zài ___.) means “Right now, I’m focusing on ___.”

When to use: Use it to talk about your current priority or main focus.