初衷

• 拼音: chū zhōng
• 汉字拆解: 初 = 衤 (clothes) + 刀 (knife) = beginning; 衷 = 衣 (clothes) + 中 (middle) = inner feelings

含义

Original intention; initial purpose; original aspiration.

Refers to one's original goals, motivations, or intentions when starting something. Often used when reflecting on whether current actions align with original purposes. Common in discussions about ideals and principles.

例句

1. 不管遇到什么困难，都不要忘记初衷。
2. 他开公司的初衷是想帮助更多人。
3. 这个项目已经偏离了最初的初衷。

用法指南

语境: reflection, motivation, principles

语气: earnest

正确说法

• 不忘初衷，方得始终。(Only by not forgetting your original intention can you succeed in the end.)
• 我们要坚守创业的初衷。(We must stay true to our original purpose for starting this business.)

错误说法

• 我吃饭的初衷是饿了 (Too philosophical for mundane actions — 初衷 is for significant goals and motivations)

起源与历史

Compound of 初 (initial/beginning) and 衷 (inner feelings/heart). One's original heartfelt intention.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal