刻意

kè yì · ke yi

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. intentionally; deliberately; purposely
  2. painstakingly; meticulously

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2 examples
01

他(tā)刻(kè)意(yì)隐(yǐn)瞒(mán)了(le)自(zì)己(jǐ)的(de)真(zhēn)实(shí)想(xiǎng)法(fǎ)。

He deliberately concealed his true thoughts.

02

她(tā)刻(kè)意(yì)放(fàng)慢(màn)脚(jiǎo)步(bù),等(děng)后(hòu)面(miàn)的(de)人(rén)跟(gēn)上(shàng)来(lái)。

She deliberately slowed down to wait for the people behind to catch up.

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