English translation of '立意'

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1. (= 打定主意) be determined
   ⇒ 他立意要走。 (Tā lìyì yào zǒu.) He's determined to go.
2. (= 命意) approach
   ⇒ 文章立意独特。 (Wénzhāng lìyì dútè.) The article has a unique approach.