co1 cung1初衷

Jyutpingco1 cung1

Yalechō chūng

名詞Rare

Definition

One's original intention, initial thought, or belief.

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How it's used

Often used in formal or reflective contexts when discussing career paths, life goals, or personal values. It carries a sense of moral weight and sincerity, frequently appearing in speeches or advice given to others. While it is a noun, it is almost exclusively paired with verbs like 忘記 or 保持 to express the act of staying true to one's roots.

Examples

zou6做jan4人zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要hai6係m4唔hou2好mong4忘gei3記co1初cung1衷。

The most important thing in life is not to forget your original intention.

nei5你zung6仲gei3記m4唔gei3記dak1得dong1當co1初jap6入hong4行ge3嘅co1初cung1衷aa4呀？

Do you still remember your original intention when you first entered the industry?

Common phrases

co1初cung1衷

never forget your original intention

bou2保ci4持co1初cung1衷

stay true to one's original intention

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with 打算 or 計劃, but those refer to concrete future actions or arrangements. 初衷 specifically refers to the underlying motivation or the core belief that sparked an endeavor, rather than the logistics of the plan itself.