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故

gù

1. correlative conjunction therefore; hence (written)

   他准备充分，故表现优秀。

   Tā zhǔnbèi chōngfèn, gù biǎoxiàn yōuxiù.

   He prepared thoroughly, hence his excellent performance.

2. adjective former; old

   他回故乡了。

   Tā huí gùxiāng le.

   He returned to his hometown.

3. noun cause; reason

   无缘无故

   wúyuán wúgù

   for no reason at all

4. adverb deliberately (written; mostly in idioms)

   他明知故犯。

   Tā míng zhī gù fàn.

   He knowingly broke the rules.

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