故意

gù yì

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Common

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Definitions

1. deliberately; on purpose

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无意 wú yì 无意 wú yì inadvertent 表示不是有意的，没有意图地。: inadvertent

Related words

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• 存心 cún xīn 存心 cún xīn deliberately 常用于口语，带有明显的贬义，指怀有某种念头。: deliberately

Synonyms

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• 刻意 kè yì 刻意 kè yì intentionally; deliberately; purposely 当表示有意识地做某事时，两者常可互换，但‘刻意’更强调精心设计或追求某种效果。: intentionally; deliberately; purposely

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 做, 说, 破坏, or 隐瞒 to stress the action was done on purpose.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 特意 (tè yì), which means 'specially' for a particular purpose, often with a positive or neutral tone, while 故意 can carry a negative connotation.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 7 min

Manner Adverbs 故意 and 互相

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Example Sentences

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他 故意 把声音压得很低。

He deliberately lowered his voice.

他总是 故意 刁难新员工。

He always deliberately makes things difficult for new employees.

你 故意 犯這個錯, 是嗎?

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Child Words of 故意

• 故 故 gù: happening
• 意 意 yì: idea