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《A Splendid Match》 S1·E18 (32:13) HSK 1
zhī dào shén me gāi zuò shén me bù gāi zuò

知道什么该做 什么不该做

“You know what should be done and what shouldn't.”

《A Splendid Match》 S1·E18
TIMECODE: 32:13 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN nǐ shì gè yǒu zhǔ yì de hái zi

“You are a child with your own ideas.”

zhī dào shén me gāi zuò shén me bù gāi zuò CURRENT FOCUS

知道 什么 该做 什么 不该 做

“You know what should be done and what shouldn't.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN nǐ yí xiàng dōu shì yǒu fēn cùn de

“You've always had good judgment.”

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Scene: Family & Home
Function: GIVING PRAISE
Tone: INSTRUCTIVE
Emotion: TRUST
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“I expect you to make the right choice without me having to intervene.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Fen Cun (Sense of Propriety)

Knowing what to do and what not to do reflects 'fen cun' (propriety), which is essential for preserving harmony and family reputation.

INTENT TAGS: #moral_encouragement #setting_expectations #praise #subtle_warning
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
该做 SPOKEN CHUNK

what should be done; duty

Commonly contrasted with '不该做' to emphasize moral boundaries and propriety.

有分寸 SPOKEN CHUNK

to possess a sense of propriety or restraint

A highly valued compliment in Chinese culture indicating someone knows where to draw the line.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

3 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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