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当初
dāngchū
Description
“当初”的意思是“最开始的那个时候”，常常用来说过去。
"当初" means "the very beginning time," often used to refer to the past.
人们说“当初”的时候，有时会想起以前的决定或想法。
When people say "当初," they sometimes recall past decisions or thoughts.
Meanings
当初dāngchū
at that time; in the beginning; originally
我当初就不应该买这个东西。
I shouldn't have bought this thing in the first place.
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Notes
- Etymology
当 (at, when) + 初 (beginning), literally 'at the beginning'.
- Nuance
refers back to a specific past starting point, often with mild regret or reflection.
In videos
“当初何必要放弃掉那么好的一份工作”
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