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经意
jīngyì
Description
经意的意思是特别留心、认真注意某件事。
The meaning of 经意 is to pay special attention and be careful about something.
这个词常用在"不经意"里，表示没有特别注意、无意中做了什么。
This word is often used in '不经意', meaning not paying special attention or doing something unintentionally.
Meanings
经意jīngyì
to pay careful attention; take notice
他做事很经意，从不马虎。
He is very careful in his work and never sloppy.
不经意bù jīngyì
inadvertently; without paying attention
我不经意间说错了话。
I accidentally said the wrong thing.
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Notes
- Nuance
经意 is mostly used in the negative form 不经意, meaning "unintentionally" or "casually."
- Etymology
经 (to pass through / attend to) + 意 (intention / mind).
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