刻意

• Pinyin: kè yì
• Desglose de hanzi: 刻 = carve/deliberate; 意 = 音 + 心 (heart)

Significado

A propósito; deliberadamente; adrede.

Often implies that extra effort was made to achieve a specific effect, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation suggesting the action seems forced or unnatural. Can be neutral or negative depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 他刻意回避这个话题，让大家都很尴尬。
2. 她并没有刻意打扮，但看起来依然很美。
3. 不要刻意去讨好别人，做真实的自己就好。

Guía de uso

Contexto: behavior, intention, criticism

Tono: observational

Correcto

• 他刻意保持距离。(He deliberately keeps his distance.)
• 不要太刻意，自然一点。(Don't try too hard — be more natural.)

Incorrecto

• 我刻意喜欢这首歌。(Don't use 刻意 for genuine feelings — it implies forced or artificial action)

Origen e historia

Compound of 刻 (carve/deliberate) + 意 (intention). Together means 'with deliberate intention.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal