动机 (dòng jī) — motive, motivation
Definition
动机 names the reason or intention behind an action, often with a hidden or self-interested flavor. Contrast with 动力 (the driving force that keeps you going) and 出发点 (the starting point of an action or argument).
noun
motivemotivation
Examples
- 动机？Tā de dòng jī shì shén me?What is his motive?
- 动机。Tā zuò zhè jiàn shì de dòng jī hěn fù zá.Her motive for doing this is very complicated.
- 动机。Xué xí dòng jī duì chéng gōng hěn zhòng yào.Motivation to study is very important for success.
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