存心 (cún xīn) — (verb) to harbor (an intention, usually negative); (adverb) deliberately, intentionally, on purpose
Definition
存心 (cúnxīn) leans negative — to harbor an intention, often bad. As an adverb it means 'deliberately,' stronger than 故意 and more malicious than 特意 (which is neutral/positive).
verb
to harbor (an intention, usually negative)
adverb
deliberatelyintentionallyon purpose
Examples
- 存心，。Tā cún xīn bù liáng, nǐ yào xiǎo xīn.He has bad intentions — you should be careful.
- 存心，。Tā cún xīn bù jiē diàn huà, ràng wǒ zháo jí.She deliberately didn't answer the phone to make me worry.
- 存心？Nǐ bú shì cún xīn piàn wǒ ba?You're not deliberately trying to trick me, are you?
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