本意
běnyì
original intention; real intention
Every meaning
běnyì
- original intention; real intention
- original meaning
Its characters
- 本běnroot; origin; foundation
- 意yìidea; meaning
Words with 本
Words with 意
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).