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蓄意

xùyì
adverb #8,485

Meanings

  1. 1 deliberately; premeditated
  2. 2 with intent; intentional

Characters

蓄
xù
to store up; to harbor
意
yì
intention; meaning
To harbor intention - doing something with premeditation.

Examples

HSK 3
这是一起蓄意谋杀案。
Zhè shì yīqǐ xùyì móushā'àn.
This was a premeditated murder case.
HSK 7-9
他蓄意破坏公共财物。
Tā xùyì pòhuài gōnggòng cáiwù.
He deliberately destroyed public property.
HSK 7-9
警方认为这次袭击是蓄意的。
Jǐngfāng rènwéi zhècì xíjī shì xùyì de.
The police believe this attack was premeditated.

Tips

usage
蓄意 is a formal/legal term emphasizing premeditation, often used in news and legal contexts. For casual 'on purpose,' use 故意 instead. 蓄意 implies planning over time, while 故意 can be spontaneous.

Stroke Order

蓄 xù
意 yì