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我不是故意的

[wǒ búshì gùyì de]

phrase

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. I didn't do it on purpose
  2. You use this expression to clarify that an action was a mistake and not a deliberate act to cause harm or trouble.
Examples

对不起,我不是故意的。

I am sorry, I did not do it on purpose.

我弄坏了你的杯子,我不是故意的。

I broke your cup, I did not do it on purpose.

Pronunciationwǒ búshì gùyì de

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How it is usedUsed when you make an accidental mistake and want to explain.

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