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《The Imperial Coroner》 S2·E21 (26:38) HSK 6
zhè shì wǒ yòng dì yī fèn yuè qián wèi tā qiú de

这是我用第一份月钱为他求的

“I prayed for this with my first month's pay,”

《The Imperial Coroner》 S2·E21
TIMECODE: 26:38 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN nǐ zhī dào ma

你知道吗

“Do you know?”

zhè shì wǒ yòng dì yī fèn yuè qián wèi tā qiú de CURRENT FOCUS

这是 我用第 一份 月钱 为 他求 的

“I prayed for this with my first month's pay,”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN què méi néng hù tā zhōu quán

“yet it couldn't keep him safe.”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: REMINISCING WITH REMORSE
Tone: MELANCHOLIC
Emotion: SORROW
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“I put my entire heart and devotion into protecting him, but it still was not enough.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Seeking Blessings and Talismans

In traditional Chinese culture, spending one's first earnings to obtain a protective amulet (求平安/求符) for a loved one represents profound devotion and filial or romantic sincerity.

INTENT TAGS: #reminiscing #grief #confession #devotion
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
第一份 SPOKEN CHUNK

the very first portion / the first

Commonly used to emphasize special emotional significance or nostalgia attached to a first salary, gift, or job.

为他求的 SPOKEN CHUNK

prayed for / obtained (blessings/talisman) for him

Typically refers to obtaining a protective amulet, blessing, or medicine on behalf of a loved one.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

2 EXPR · 5 GRAMMAR
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