蓄意

xùyì

adverb #8,485

Meanings

1 deliberately; premeditated
2 with intent; intentional

Characters

to store up; to harbor

intention; meaning

To harbor intention — doing something with premeditation.

Examples

这是一起蓄意谋杀案。

Zhè shì yī qǐ xùyì móushā àn.

This was a premeditated murder case.

他蓄意破坏公共财物。

Tā xùyì pòhuài gōnggòng cáiwù.

He deliberately destroyed public property.

警方认为这次袭击是蓄意的。

Jǐngfāng rènwéi zhè cì 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 (gùyì) instead. 蓄意 implies planning over time, while 故意 can be spontaneous.

Stroke Order

蓄 xù

意 yì