无意 (wú yì)

In Chinese, "无意" can be translated as "unintentional", "unwittingly", or "without meaning to". It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are done without deliberate intention or purpose. Below are detailed examples of how to use "无意".

1. Describing Unintentional Actions

"无意" is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are done unintentionally. For example:

• 我无意伤害你。 (Wǒ wú yì shānghài nǐ.) — I didn't mean to hurt you.
• 他无意触犯规则。 (Tā wú yì chùfàn guīzé.) — He unwittingly violated the rules.

2. Expressing Lack of Intention

This phrase can also express a lack of intention or awareness. For example:

• 她无意中听到了他们的对话。 (Tā wú yì zhōng tīngdàole tāmen de duìhuà.) — She overheard their conversation unintentionally.
• 我无意间发现了这个秘密。 (Wǒ wú yìjiān fāxiànle zhège mìmì.) — I stumbled upon this secret inadvertently.