初衷

初衷 chū zhōng ㄔㄨ ㄓㄨㄥ co1 cung1 HSK 7-9

  • original intention

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 初 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 这不是我的初衷。 That wasn't my intention.
  • 不能忘記自己的初衷。 You shouldn't forget your original intentions.
  • 絲綢之路形成的初衷並非是貿易。 The original purpose of the Silk Road was not for trade.

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