Nantoka/本意běn yìHSK 7–9本意 (běn yì) is a Chinese word meaning “original idea; real intention; etymon”.Meanings1original idea2real intention3etymonPart of speechnounCharacters in 本意本běn · (bound form) root; stem意yì · (bound form) idea; thought; meaning; senseRelated words意思idea本(bound form) root; stem根本fundamental愿意to wish注意to take note of; to pay attention to主意plan同意to agree不好意思to feel embarrassed本来original介意to care about意义sense生意life forceStudy Chinese with flashcards →