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“original intention” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchū zhōng

Example

我一直记得我的初衷。wǒ yì zhí jì de wǒ de chū zhōng

I have always remembered my original intention.

Illustration for 初衷 (original intention)

How to say “original intention” in Chinese

“Original intention” in Chinese is 初衷 (chū zhōng).

The starting point inside a person that gives an action its purpose and direction.

Full entry for 初衷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 初衷

在人生道路上,他努力保持初衷。zài rén shēng dào lù shàng tā nǔ lì bǎo chí chū zhōng

On life's journey, he worked hard to maintain his original intention.

Tips for using 初衷

  • This noun is especially useful when discussing whether later actions still match the reason they began, a topic that often appears in conversations about work, study, and personal goals.

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