本意

本
意
original idea / real intention / etymon

Characters and words in 本意

本
běn = b + (e)n3
root / stem / origin / source / this / the current / original / inherent / originally / classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
本 = 一 + 木 : Beelzebub (b) finds a Christmas tree (木) in the encampment ((e)n3) and feels like eating its roots (本). He uses a flute (一) to chop the roots right off.
意
yì = y + Ø4
Italy / Italian / abbr. for 意大利[Yi4 da4 li4]
意 = 心 + 音 : Maud Younger had a desire for new loudspeakers ever since she boarded the space station. Today she wants to anticipate what will be in the next supply shipment, so in the bathroom she stares into her crystal ball, and indeed sees the desired loudspeakers. She falls in love instantly, feeling her heart pounding heavily.
意
yì = y + Ø4
idea / meaning / thought / to think / wish / desire / intention / to expect / to anticipate
意 = 心 + 音 : Maud Younger had a desire for new loudspeakers ever since she boarded the space station. Today she wants to anticipate what will be in the next supply shipment, so in the bathroom she stares into her crystal ball, and indeed sees the desired loudspeakers. She falls in love instantly, feeling her heart pounding heavily.
意
yì = y + Ø4
Italy; Italian (abbr. for 意大利[Yi4 da4 li4])

Words with 本意

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Sentences with 本意

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