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Chinese dictionary
adv.deliberately; willfully; intentionally; on purpose
这里的措辞故意模棱两可。
The words used were deliberately ambiguous.
关于他们究竟是什么关系,她故意给我们留下错误印象。
She deliberately misled us about the nature of their relationship.
我不是故意打扰你的。
I didn't mean to disturb you.
故意装样子
feign an appearance
故意逃避责任
knowingly evade one's duties
Word usage
- Note"故意" is different from "蓄意". "蓄意" means early preparation and a heavier meaning; although "故意" is deliberate, it may not be prepared early and has a lighter meaning.