刻意 (kè yì): intentionally; deliberately; purposely; painstakingly; meticulously

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

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Pinyin
Meaning: intentionally; deliberately; purposely; painstakingly; meticulously
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

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HSK 3

quarter (hour)

HSK 4

meaning; idea; intention

When he spoke, he deliberately slowed down, afraid the other person wouldn't understand.

She was clearly angry, but she deliberately pretended not to care.

The photographer intentionally placed the figure in the center of the frame so the audience's eyes would focus on him.

I wasn't deliberately trying to please anyone; I just wanted to do my job better.

In order not to wake the child, the mother deliberately lowered her voice.

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