存心

cún xīn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. deliberately

Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 故意 gù yì 故意 gù yì deliberately; on purpose 同样表示有意识地做某事，但“故意”更常用于日常口语和书面语: deliberately; on purpose

Usage notes

Collocations

“存心”常与“不良”或“找茬”等负面行为连用，多用于指责他人动机。

Formality

“存心”比“故意”更正式、语气更强烈，带有贬义色彩，常用于书面或严肃语境。

Example Sentences

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你 存心 跟我作对！

You are deliberately working against me!

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Child Words of 存心

• 存 存 cún: to exist
• 心 心 xīn: heart