目的地
mùdìdì
The English word "destination" is translated into Chinese as 目的地 (mùdìdì).
目的地 refers to the place set for the end of a journey or the place to which something is sent. It can describe physical locations, such as a city or a building, as well as abstract targets within a journey or a specific process.
Meaning: the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent (noun)
Which one should you use?
行程終點 can be used to emphasize the final point of a journey. If you are specifically referring to a travel destination, you should use 旅遊目的地.
How do you pronounce it?
mùdìdì
Did you know?
- When talking about a 'destination' in a metaphorical or spiritual sense, Chinese often uses 归宿 (guīsù), which carries a much heavier emotional weight of 'final home' or 'ultimate resting place'.
- The first two characters of 目的地, 目的, mean 'purpose' or 'goal' in Chinese. This implies that a destination is not just a physical location but the intended objective of the journey.
- In many Chinese navigation apps, instead of just showing a 'destination', the interface often uses the term 终点 (zhōngdiǎn), which literally means 'end point'.
Examples in context
- 我們抵達目的地的時候，我還以為那輛車快要報廢了。We reached our destination just as I thought the car was going to give up the ghost.This sentence shows the use of 目的地 when reaching a location.Tatoeba #13860178 by LeviHighway, translation #327676 by papabear
- 他們直奔目的地。They made straight for their destination.This sentence illustrates moving directly toward a 目的地.Tatoeba #796030 by Martha, translation #307613 by CK
- 你安全到达目的地以后，别忘记打个电话告诉我。When you safely arrive at your destination, don't forget to call me.This sentence is useful for expressing the importance of arriving safely at a 目的地.Tatoeba #421124 by sysko, translation #11290430 by Aphima
- 你們的目的地是哪裡？What is your destination?
- 我們的目的地是上海。Our destination is Shanghai.
- 你今天的目的地是哪裡？What is your destination today?
- 我準備去一個很棒的地方，香港！I am going to an amazing place, Hong Kong!
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans on a map.
- 佳怡 Jiayi我們的最終目的地是上海。Wǒmen de zuìzhōng mùdìdì shì Shànghǎi.Our final destination is Shanghai.
- 俊杰 Junjie從這裡到目的地要花多久？Cóng zhèlǐ dào mùdìdì yào huā duōjiǔ?How long does it take to get to the destination from here?
- 佳怡 Jiayi坐高鐵大概需要四個小時。Zuò gāotiě dàgài xūyào sì gè xiǎoshí.It takes about four hours by high-speed rail.
- 俊杰 Junjie太好了，我期待快點到達目的地。Tài hǎole, wǒ qīdài kuài diǎn dàodá mùdìdì.Great, I look forward to arriving at the destination soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “destination” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
