成心 chéngxīn intentionally
intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
How to remember 成心: 成 to become + 心 heart = intentionally.
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How it is used
- 'On purpose / deliberately', with an accusatory edge - 你是成心找茬吧 (nǐ shì chéngxīn zhǎochá ba) you're deliberately picking a fight, aren't you.
- Colloquial and almost always about doing something annoying or malicious on purpose; near 故意 (gùyì) but chattier and more blaming.
- Contrast neutral 有意 (yǒuyì); 成心 rarely describes good intentions.