刻意

• 拼音: kè yì
• 汉字拆解: 刻 = carve/deliberate; 意 = 音 + 心 (heart)

含义

Deliberately; intentionally; on purpose. Describes actions done with conscious effort or design.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: behavior, intention, criticism

语气: observational

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal