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故意
gù yì
Meaning
- deliberately; on purpose
Definition
有意识地、存心地做某事。
intentionally, deliberately.
Usage
常用于表示行为是有意的，不是偶然的。
Used to indicate that an action is done on purpose, not accidentally.
Examples
- 1 他故意迟到，让所有人等他。 (He deliberately arrived late, making everyone wait for him.)
- 2 她故意打翻了水杯，以引起注意。 (She intentionally knocked over the water glass to get attention.)
- 3 别故意找茬，我们好好谈。 (Don't pick a fight on purpose; let's talk nicely.)
- 4 他不是故意伤害你的，请原谅他。 (He didn't hurt you on purpose; please forgive him.)
- 5 这场事故是有人故意造成的。 (This accident was caused intentionally by someone.)
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