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《Road to Success》 S1·E32 (18:06) HSK 2
jiù shì hǎi kuò tiān kōng

就是海阔天空

“♪ Because you're with me ♪ can make the journey easier.”

《Road to Success》 S1·E32
TIMECODE: 18:06 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN tuì yī bù

退一步

“that sometimes taking a step back”

jiù shì hǎi kuò tiān kōng CURRENT FOCUS

就是 海阔天空

“♪ Because you're with me ♪ can make the journey easier.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN dàn yìng bì luò dì

但硬币落地

“But when the coin is tossed ♪ Heartbeat's response ♪”

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Scene: Daily Life
Function: PHILOSOPHIZING AND ADVISING
Tone: PHILOSOPHICAL
Emotion: CALM
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“They say backing down opens up boundless possibilities, but things aren't always that simple.”
💡 Cultural Insight: tui yi bu hai kuo tian kong (take a step back to find broader horizons)

Originating in traditional Chinese philosophies of interpersonal conduct (such as Confucian self-restraint and Daoist yielding), this idiom emphasizes the wisdom of taking a step back to gain ground rather than fixating on short-term squabbles during interpersonal conflicts or adversity.

INTENT TAGS: #reflection #comforting #shift in perspective #life wisdom
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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海阔天空 SPOKEN CHUNK

Metaphorically describes vast, boundless horizons, an open-minded spirit, or bright, broad prospects.

Often paired with 'tui yi bu' (take a step back) to form the proverb 'tui yi bu hai kuo tian kong', used to advise people to be tolerant, compromise, and defuse tensions.

退一步海阔天空 SPOKEN CHUNK

When facing conflict, taking a step back and yielding appropriately will open up wider possibilities and a broader perspective.

A very common Chinese proverb of worldly wisdom, frequently used to mediate disputes, offer comfort, or express reflections on life.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

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