初衷 (chū zhōng) — original intention; initial aim
Definition
Refers to the original, underlying intention behind a decision or action — often an ideal or aspiration. Very close to 本意, but 初衷 emphasizes the heartfelt, purposeful aim at the start, while 本意 is more neutral ('actual/real meaning').
noun
original intentioninitial aim
Examples
- 初衷。Tā zuò zhè jiàn shì de chū zhōng shì wèi le bāng zhù bié rén.His original intention in doing this was to help others.
- ，初衷。Suī rán yù dào le kùn nan, dàn wǒ men méi yǒu wàng jì chū zhōng.Although we encountered difficulties, we haven't forgotten our original intention.
- 初衷，。Tā jiān chí zì jǐ de chū zhōng, cóng wèi gǎi biàn.She stuck to her original intention and never changed.
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