我
wǒ
I, me
执意 (zhí yì) — stubbornly, insistently
Subj. + 执意 (zhíyì) + Verb Phrase (against persuasion)
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
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Rule structure
执意 (zhíyì) is a manner adverb meaning "stubbornly, insistently" — about someone's firm intention, often against persuasion or advice. It normally precedes a verb phrase and has a slightly formal-neutral register. Do not confuse it with 故意 (gùyì) "on purpose, deliberately": 执意 (zhí yì) stresses insistence, not intent.
Rule structure
执意 (zhíyì) is a manner adverb meaning "stubbornly, insistently" — about someone's firm intention, often against persuasion or advice. It normally precedes a verb phrase and has a slightly formal-neutral register. Do not confuse it with 故意 (gùyì) "on purpose, deliberately": 执意 (zhí yì) stresses insistence, not intent.
Examples
我劝他别去，他执意要去。
Wǒ quàn tā bié qù, tā zhíyì yào qù.
I tried to talk him out of going, but he insisted on going.
Examples
我劝他别去，他执意要去。
Wǒ quàn tā bié qù, tā zhíyì yào qù.
I tried to talk him out of going, but he insisted on going.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “stubbornly, insistently” in Chinese with 执意?
Use the structure: Subj. + 执意 (zhíyì) + Verb Phrase (against persuasion). For example: 我劝他别去，他执意要去。 — “I tried to talk him out of going, but he insisted on going”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我劝他别去，他执意要去。 — “I tried to talk him out of going, but he insisted on going”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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