It's time to answer questions for friends again (*? ω? ) means to do something, and its subject is usually a noun or pronoun indicating a person. Its subject usually refers to a certain part of something. The following is a table summarizing their basic knowledge, which can be briefly understood first:

After understanding the basic knowledge of mean to do and do, let's take a look at their specific differences ~ (@ _ @) ~

1, with different expression intentions.

"intend to do": it means to complete an action or goal.

I meant to call you yesterday, but I was too busy. I meant to call you yesterday, but I was too busy. )

"Means to do": It means to produce certain results or effects while performing an action.

Smoking means damaging your health. Smoking means it's harmful to your health. )

2. Grammatical differences

"Mean to do": used to express a certain strength of will or plan, similar to "intentto to", usually need to follow the verb prototype.

I was going to study for the exam, but I went out to play with my friends instead. I wanted to study for the exam, but I finally got mixed up with my friends. )

"Meaning to do": used to express the effect or result of an action, usually requires the ing form of the verb.

Example: studying hard means getting good grades. Studying hard means getting good grades. )

3. The emphasis is different.

"Will to do": emphasize the intention and determination of action, and emphasize the role of individual subjective will.

Anyway, I intend to finish the report tonight. Anyway, I intend to finish the report tonight. )

"The Doctrine of the Mean": Emphasis is placed on the expression of logical relations and the joint action and influence of causality.

Example: Drinking too much alcohol means the risk of liver damage. )