HSK 2
方式副词：故意
Adverb of manner: 故意 (on purpose)
Explanation
故意 means 'on purpose', 'intentionally'. It is used to emphasize that an action is done deliberately, not by chance. The common structure is '故意 + verb', for example '故意提高声音' (deliberately raise one's voice). It can be used to deny, as in '不是故意的' (didn't mean to / not on purpose).
Examples
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The grammar point “方式副词：故意” (Adverb of manner: 故意 (on purpose)) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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