jyu6 mau4預謀预谋
Jyutpingjyu6 mau4
Yaleyuh màuh
Definition
Premeditation; a detailed plan made before carrying out an action.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate, often malicious nature of a plan made well in advance. It is frequently used in legal or serious contexts to describe criminal intent, but can also be applied to social situations where someone has carefully orchestrated an outcome.
Examples
What he did this time was definitely premeditated.
Did you plan to prank me from the very beginning?
Related words
Common phrases
deliberate premeditation
planned well in advance
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 計劃, which is a neutral term for a plan. 預謀 carries a negative connotation, implying that the outcome is harmful or deceptive.
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