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本意
běn yì
Meaning
- real intention
Definition
本来的意思或意图。
Original meaning or intention.
Usage
常用来指某个行为、话语或事物最初的想法或目的，强调与后来可能产生的误解或变化相对比。
Often used to refer to the initial thought or purpose of an action, speech, or thing, emphasizing contrast with possible misunderstanding or change later.
Examples
- 1 他这样说，本意是关心你。 (He said that, his original intention was to care about you.)
- 2 这句话的本意并不是批评，而是提醒。 (The original meaning of this sentence is not criticism, but a reminder.)
- 3 虽然结果不好，但他的本意是好的。 (Although the result is not good, his original intention is good.)
- 4 我理解你的本意，但表达方式可以更好。 (I understand your original intention, but the way of expression could be better.)
- 5 这个词的本意已经很少有人知道了。 (Few people know the original meaning of this word anymore.)
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