Cause / reason / accident
In these words, 故 acts as a noun meaning 'cause', 'reason', or 'accident'.
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In these words, 故 acts as a noun meaning 'cause', 'reason', or 'accident'.
accident; malfunction; fault
Without cause / without reason
In these words, 故 acts as an adjective meaning 'former' or 'old'.
native place; hometown; birthplace
intentional
He told an interesting story.
I go back to my hometown every year.
An accident happened on the road.
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