本意 (běn yì): แนวคิดเดิม

My original intention in helping her was good, but unexpectedly it caused her trouble instead.

His original intention in criticizing you wasn't to discourage you, but to hope you can improve.

The original meaning of this sentence has been misunderstood by many people.

My original intention was to make a joke, but I didn't expect him to take it seriously.

Please don't misunderstand, my original intention was good.