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deliberately

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gu4yi4 • gùyì

Meaning


Primary

deliberately

Alternatives

deliberate

Mnemonic


If you 故 deliberately think of an 意 idea then carry it out, you are acting 故意 deliberately.

Usage


老师 故意 问 这 个 问题。

The teacher deliberately asked this question.

他 故意 把 灯 关 掉。

He deliberately turned off the light.

她 故意 走 慢 一点。

She deliberately walked a little slower.

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