Chinese

gùyì
Meaning: intentional; on purpose
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

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Example sentences

他不是故意打破窗戶的。
他不是故意打破窗户的。
He didn't break the window on purpose.
這篇報導故意歪曲了事實的真相。
This report deliberately distorted the truth of the facts.
有些人故意阻撓會議的正常進行。
Some people intentionally obstructed the normal progress of the meeting.
他為了吸引注意力,故意誇大了事實。
He deliberately exaggerated the facts to attract attention.
對方在比賽中故意放水。
The opponent deliberately threw the match.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that an action was done deliberately or intentionally.

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