Chinese · Work & Business
项目
xiàngmù
Project
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A planned piece of work with a specific goal.
Example
这个项目下个月完成。
This project will be finished next month.
Etymology
The term '项目' (xiàngmù) consists of '项' (xiàng), which refers to 'item' or 'section,' and '目' (mù), meaning 'eye' or 'list.' This reflects the organization of various parts of a larger goal or idea.
How & Where It’s Used
'项目' is used in both formal and informal settings, mainly in business and project management discussions. It is prevalent in written form in documents and spoken during meetings.