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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E18 (09:15) HSK 6
nǐ rì hòu yí dìng yào xiǎo xīn wèi shàng

你日后一定要小心为上

“You must be extra careful from now on.”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E18
TIMECODE: 09:15 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN bèi wǔ ān hóu jiāng jì jiù jì

被武安侯将计就计

“the Marquis of Wu'an to turn my plan against me.”

nǐ rì hòu yí dìng yào xiǎo xīn wèi shàng CURRENT FOCUS

你日后 一定要小心 为上

“You must be extra careful from now on.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN dōu shuō wǔ ān hóu suàn wú yí cè

“They say the Marquis of Wu'an never miscalculates.”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: GIVING URGENT ADVICE
Tone: EARNEST
Emotion: ANXIETY
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Prudence in Political Survival

In classical Chinese political thought, facing an opponent who 'leaves nothing to chance' requires extreme prudence ('小心为上') rather than impulsive boldness to ensure long-term survival.

INTENT TAGS: #warning #advising #caution #protective
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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小心为上 SPOKEN CHUNK

caution is the best policy; prioritize being careful

Use this classical-flavored idiom when advising someone that staying prudent is far better than taking reckless risks.

日后 SPOKEN CHUNK

in the future; in days to come

A slightly formal term often used in literature or serious spoken discourse to refer to the future.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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